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C262 MVK

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,261 mi
Last recorded1,261 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 MVK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 1,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 1,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 1,059 miles

fuel accumulator corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 70 miles

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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C262 MVK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C262 MVK, 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 C262 MVK registered?

C262 MVK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C262 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C262 MVK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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