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C793 JUX

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,117 mi
Last recorded37,117 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 JUX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,140 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

start motor wire worn

water in boot

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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C793 JUX is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C793 JUX, 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 C793 JUX registered?

C793 JUX is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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