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C290 FOO

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,696 mi
Last recorded31,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 FOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 31,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 30,310 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2023 29,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 29,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,998 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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C290 FOO is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C290 FOO, 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 C290 FOO registered?

C290 FOO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C290 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C290 FOO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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