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C858 KVV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC858 KVV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,514 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,769 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,498 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 67,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,409 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,021 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 62,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

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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C858 KVV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C858 KVV, 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 C858 KVV registered?

C858 KVV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C858 KVV safe to buy?

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