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C924 VPK

1985 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,610 mi
Last recorded72,610 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC924 VPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,610 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 72,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts are not fitted to this vehicle

quit-a-bit of movement could felt in the nearside front part of the steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear view mirror missing

slight play at nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,548 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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C924 VPK is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C924 VPK, 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 C924 VPK registered?

C924 VPK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C924 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C924 VPK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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