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C521 MGO

1986 Ford GT

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143 mi
Last recorded143 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC521 MGO
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 2 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 1,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Fail 30 Aug 2019 1,857 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 20 May 2017 1,830 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 11 Jun 2016 1,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 1,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 1,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 25,672 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front bumper in poor condition

o/s/f indicator unit lens missing

rear lamp units in poor condition

steering linkages worn

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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C521 MGO is a 1986 Ford GT in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Ford GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C521 MGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 40 years old, this Ford GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C521 MGO registered?

C521 MGO is a 1986 Ford GT, first registered on 21 November 1986.

Is C521 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C521 MGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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