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C790 OKC

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,018 mi
Last recorded32,018 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC790 OKC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 32,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 32,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 31,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 31,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 31,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,252 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion in spare wheel carrier

Pass 17 May 2010 31,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tail gate struts weak / grill insecure

Fail 15 May 2010 31,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tail gate struts weak / grill insecure

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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C790 OKC is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C790 OKC, 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 C790 OKC registered?

C790 OKC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C790 OKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C790 OKC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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