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C947 GJN

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 GJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 67,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 67,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 66,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,927 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,569 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 65,569 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 59,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 59,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear seats missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,867 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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C947 GJN is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C947 GJN, 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 C947 GJN registered?

C947 GJN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C947 GJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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