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C808 ATC

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,181 mi
Last recorded117,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 ATC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 116,122 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 16,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,882 miles

Long footbrake travel.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 12,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Will not turn off rear fog lamps. (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Long footbrake travel.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel pump carrier corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 11,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel pump carrier corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,088 miles

Fuel pump housing corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 9,297 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,702 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 8,232 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 8,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 6,551 miles

fuelpump mount is starting to corrod

n/s floor starting to corrod

o/s r and n/s r wheel bearings have slight play

o/s rear inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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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C808 ATC is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C808 ATC, 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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C808 ATC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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