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C220 JEV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,065 mi
Last recorded16,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC220 JEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 16,065 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 16,065 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2017 15,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven Offside rear lower effort (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front inner wing corroding

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill panels and rear arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,918 miles

Hazard visual tell-tale not working

Oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2016 15,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Hazard visual tell-tale not working

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

visual hazard warning lamp not illuminating - audible tell-tale still functioning.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 15,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

visual hazard warning lamp not illuminating - audible tell-tale still functioning.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,176 miles

heavey underseal to under side of vehicle

o/s rear side light only one bulb working

slight play in o/s suspention top mount

Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,094 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pad warning light on

heavey under seal to floor and sills

Fail 1 Aug 2012 10,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heavey under seal to floor and sills

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 9,071 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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C220 JEV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C220 JEV, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C220 JEV registered?

C220 JEV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 December 1985.

Is C220 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C220 JEV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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