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C603 HHD

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,489 mi
Last recorded99,489 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC603 HHD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 98,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,767 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 96,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 89,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,977 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 87,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 87,847 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 87,847 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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C603 HHD is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C603 HHD, 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 C603 HHD registered?

C603 HHD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C603 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C603 HHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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