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C888 AJA

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,756 mi
Last recorded11,756 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 AJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 11,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,183 miles

195/50/15 tyres on rear and 195/55/15 on front

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,261 miles

Engine and gear oil leaks

Nearside outer cv boot cracking

Reverse lights not working

Slight front brake judder

Sump corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2008 4,261 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine and gear oil leaks

Nearside outer cv boot cracking

Reverse lights not working

Slight front brake judder

Sump corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,711 miles

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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C888 AJA is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C888 AJA, 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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C888 AJA is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C888 AJA safe to buy?

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