Ford Escort Ghia (1986)
1986 Ford Escort Ghia
CarHunch is tracking 14,342 1986 Ford Escort Ghia vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Ford Escort Ghia shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 14,342 vehicles analysed—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which means every single one of these cars failed its MOT on first test. No dangerous defects were recorded and average failures and advisories both sit at zero, which is unusual and suggests these vehicles may no longer be in regular road use or the data reflects a specific, non-representative sample.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects the age and condition typical of a 38-year-old car, but without mileage or failure detail, the real story is that these Escorts are now collector's items or hobby vehicles rather than daily drivers. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration or classic project rather than an everyday car, and expect to invest heavily in getting it through a modern MOT.
We have 14,342 1986 Ford Escort Ghia vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Ford Escort Ghia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Escort Ghia
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 14,272 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 68 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Steam (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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