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C935 GMB

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,790 mi
Last recorded12,790 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC935 GMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 12,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near suspension tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

o/s cv boot securing clip insecure

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

slight imbalance rear brakes

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,661 miles

Offside tail lamp bulb dull

Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,581 miles

Slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm outer cross bolt bushes to shock absorber lower mounting.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,296 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 6,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion N/S front floor,nail in N/S rear tyre

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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C935 GMB is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C935 GMB, 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 C935 GMB registered?

C935 GMB is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C935 GMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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