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C600 XFK

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 XFK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2024 97,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 96,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,006 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 15,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,957 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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C600 XFK is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C600 XFK, 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 C600 XFK registered?

C600 XFK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C600 XFK safe to buy?

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