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C582 OCM

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,795 mi
Last recorded99,795 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC582 OCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 99,795 miles

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,895 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inside face

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroding on inside face

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, worse than o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal spongy

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo elbow loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,403 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,500 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,303 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 85,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,264 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 84,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,258 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

small movement in front seat backs. †handbrake lever travel quite excessive. †oil leak in engine bay. †offside rear fog light lens cracked.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,032 miles

rear floor pans corroded. †front chassis legs damaged. †offside front side light works when tapped. †general vehicle condition underneath rusty.

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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C582 OCM is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C582 OCM, 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 C582 OCM registered?

C582 OCM is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 December 1985.

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