MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis and under body corroded but not holed at time of test
general vehicle condition tatty looking
rear valance holed and corroded but not in pescribed area
slightly smoking still within limits
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both sides rear valance corroded
n/s/f door corroded but still within limits
n/s/f scuttle panel corroded
rear chassis corroded but not holed
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C880 BKJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C880 BKJ, 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 C880 BKJ registered?
C880 BKJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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