MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front metal brake pipes show slight corroding
slight play in n/s of steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C243 GHJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 C243 GHJ, 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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How do I check the history of C243 GHJ?
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What year was C243 GHJ registered?
C243 GHJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1985.
Is C243 GHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C243 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C243 GHJ have outstanding finance?
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