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C851 FBO

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 FBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 71,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,830 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,666 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2015 69,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,241 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,463 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,593 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 May 2009 62,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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C851 FBO 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 81.3%.

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 C851 FBO, 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 C851 FBO registered?

C851 FBO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C851 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C851 FBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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