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C223 GNW

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 GNW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 84,895 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight/corrision/o/s/front/and/rear/floor/and/o/s/rear/chassie

Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,312 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 84,312 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f floor pan slightly weakend by corrosion

o/s/r floor pan slightly weakend with corrosion

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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C223 GNW is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C223 GNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C223 GNW registered?

C223 GNW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 December 1985.

Is C223 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C223 GNW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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