1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C975 HAR
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 19,646 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C975 HAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 19,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C975 HAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (C975 HAR) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
C975 HAR Mileage History
- 26/08/202215,627 mi
- 29/01/202415,793 mi+166 mi
- 06/02/202415,793 mi
- 13/03/202517,708 mi+1,915 mi
- 20/03/202619,646 mi+1,938 mi
Average of roughly 1,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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