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C915 RMY

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,935 mi
Last recorded43,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC915 RMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 43,006 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 139,380 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 139,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 137,665 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 137,665 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 50,841 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C915 RMY is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C915 RMY, 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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C915 RMY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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