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C804 FAH

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,268 mi
Last recorded17,268 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 FAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,268 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,433 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,566 miles

light bind on offside rear brake

nearside front and offside front track control arm bushes cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2013 12,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

light bind on offside rear brake

nearside front and offside front track control arm bushes cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2011 10,667 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

light play in both rear wishbone arm bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2011 10,601 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

light play in both rear wishbone arm bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

leaking gear-box oil

Fail 8 Jun 2010 4,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

leaking gear-box oil

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,476 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,466 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,661 miles

Front number plate cracked

Light pitting to front brake discs

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside and offside front lower arm bushes heavily cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front wheel rim dented

Play evident in front seat frames

Rear tie rod bar bushes heavily cracking

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Various oil leaks evident

Fail 24 Jul 2007 97,412 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 97,362 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre on legal limit.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle rusty.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,544 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 81,269 miles

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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C804 FAH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C804 FAH, 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 C804 FAH registered?

C804 FAH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C804 FAH safe to buy?

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