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C81 HOO

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 HOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 95,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, Inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm approx remain (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 2mm approx remain (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted . Heavily under sealed.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,538 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm approx remain (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 2mm approx remain (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted . Heavily under sealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,194 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear 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)

rear coil springs missing due to coil overs fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,657 miles

general component and underbody surface corrosion.

nearside front compliance bar bracket chaffing on anti-roll bar.

offside inner rear sill panel corroding.

tailgate struts weak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,589 miles

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

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

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

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)

general component and underbody surface corrosion.

nearside front compliance bar bracket chaffing on anti-roll bar.

offside inner rear sill panel corroding.

tailgate struts weak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 87,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 87,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,940 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air filter casing insecure

general component surface corrosion.

headlamps have worn supports.

offside front floor corroded

rear road springs coils no clearance

small splits wiper blade ends

Pass 6 Jul 2006 82,489 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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C81 HOO is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C81 HOO, 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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C81 HOO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 November 1985.

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