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C791 GTH

1985 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC791 GTH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 90,064 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 90,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places underneath, some of which is only just acceptable for the mot & some which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Exhaust corroded & leaking slightly.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perished, has a pinhole & will split soon.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator leaking.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 771,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 77,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroding.

Coolant leaks on engine.

Driveshaft gaiters perishing.

O/s ball joint gaiter split.

Oil filter corroded.

Track control arm bushes perishing.

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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C791 GTH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C791 GTH, 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 C791 GTH registered?

C791 GTH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1985.

Is C791 GTH safe to buy?

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