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C277 HMR

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,035 mi
Last recorded67,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC277 HMR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 67,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,202 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear shock slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,719 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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C277 HMR is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C277 HMR, 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 C277 HMR registered?

C277 HMR is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C277 HMR safe to buy?

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