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C735 DKN

1985 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,406 mi
Last recorded55,406 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 DKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,406 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,460 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,626 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 43,626 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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C735 DKN is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C735 DKN, 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 C735 DKN registered?

C735 DKN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C735 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C735 DKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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