MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C800 JGF is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol 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 C800 JGF, 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 C800 JGF registered?
C800 JGF is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1985.
Is C800 JGF safe to buy?
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