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C318 GHS

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 GHS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,431 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in wheel arch/floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in wheel arch/floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,324 miles

n/n/f tyre perished

wiper blades deteriorating

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,904 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 82,311 miles

ADVISE; slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,311 miles

ADVISE; slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,304 miles

SMALL HOLE ON EXAUST BOX STABLIZER BUSHES SPLIT RUST ON N/SIDE AND O/SIDE INNER SILLS REAR

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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C318 GHS is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C318 GHS, 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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What year was C318 GHS registered?

C318 GHS is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C318 GHS safe to buy?

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