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C299 ETH

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 ETH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 70,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 70,257 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,755 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,796 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 62,250 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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C299 ETH is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C299 ETH, 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 C299 ETH registered?

C299 ETH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C299 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C299 ETH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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