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C84 FFV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC84 FFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,565 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 86,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 85,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 81,300 miles

slight underbody corroion

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,723 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

brake pedal spongy

brake pipes heavily coated

corrosion on rear closing sills and front floors

engine oil leaks

movement in front track control arm bushes

non standard exhaust and suspension fitted

persihing on brake hoses

rear seat backs loose

slight freeplay in rear hubs

slight freeplay in steering system

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,427 miles

engine oil leak

road springs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,219 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tie bar bushes spliting

fuel tank rusty

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside rear suspension strut in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tie bar bushes spliting

fuel tank rusty

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside rear suspension strut in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,670 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch loose

Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,676 miles

new brake pipes fitted, brake pedal spongy †sill kits fitted †underside car corroded + undersealed †n/s/f floor corroded †front discs worn †slight play steering rack †slight play n/s/r wheel bearing †rear chassis corroded

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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C84 FFV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C84 FFV, 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 C84 FFV registered?

C84 FFV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C84 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C84 FFV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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