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C928 OAU

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

18,858 mi
Last recorded18,858 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC928 OAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 18,858 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Oil leak from engine

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Slight blow from manifold area

Unable to check sills correctly due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,137 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corroded nearside floor to sill

corroded offside front floor pan

offside rear inner arch corroded

rear and nearside front seats not fitted at time of test perventing full inspection of seats and seat belts

Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,137 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corroded nearside floor to sill

corroded offside front floor pan

offside rear inner arch corroded

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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C928 OAU is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C928 OAU, 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 C928 OAU registered?

C928 OAU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 December 1985.

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