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C835 HGN

1985 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 HGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,329 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 69,322 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres inner edges worn/scrubbed

Pass 2 Jul 2022 63,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,265 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 59,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2016 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed piller coroded (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 58,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 58,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 56,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,888 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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C835 HGN is a 1985 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C835 HGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C835 HGN registered?

C835 HGN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C835 HGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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