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C866 LAW

1985 Ford Pick Up

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,499 mi
Last recorded30,499 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 LAW
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 30,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 29,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 28,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 27,840 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 24,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,607 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 20,607 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi 2 x places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 18,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 11,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 10,485 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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C866 LAW is a 1985 Ford Pick Up in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C866 LAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C866 LAW registered?

C866 LAW is a 1985 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C866 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C866 LAW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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