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C59 TFL

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,390 mi
Last recorded42,390 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 TFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 42,390 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 41,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,321 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 38,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,104 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 34,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,765 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 29,830 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brakr feels a little soft,but is ok on performance pads and shoes new need to bed in

Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brakr feels a little soft,but is ok on performance pads and shoes new need to bed in

Pass 22 May 2010 26,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 25,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear linkage held by straps

washer resevoir leaking

Fail 12 May 2009 25,272 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear linkage held by straps

washer resevoir leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2008 24,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both side front floor rotten

gearbox linkage held by straps

nearside floor pan strenghtener squashed

offside rear inner valance corroded away

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C59 TFL is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C59 TFL, 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 C59 TFL registered?

C59 TFL is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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