MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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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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