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C63 CAT

1985 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,429 mi
Last recorded55,429 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC63 CAT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 55,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 54,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,117 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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C63 CAT is a 1985 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C63 CAT, 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 C63 CAT registered?

C63 CAT is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C63 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C63 CAT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C63 CAT have outstanding finance?

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