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A26 APC

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,896 mi
Last recorded7,896 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 APC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 7,896 miles

Offside Front Floor pan corroded not near any mountings or anything structural

Pass 28 Nov 2024 7,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 7,352 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor holed/corroded but not a MOT prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 6,659 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 6,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 6,408 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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A26 APC is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 APC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A26 APC registered?

A26 APC is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A26 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 APC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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