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C922 TLA

1985 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,482 mi
Last recorded26,482 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC922 TLA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 26,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 26,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 25,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 24,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 22,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,416 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,100 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,100 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,906 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,906 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,124 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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C922 TLA is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C922 TLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C922 TLA registered?

C922 TLA is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C922 TLA safe to buy?

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