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C917 TBY

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC917 TBY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,228 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,810 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of car coverd with underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,545 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,994 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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C917 TBY is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C917 TBY, 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 C917 TBY registered?

C917 TBY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1985.

Is C917 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C917 TBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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