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C948 JGN

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,306 mi
Last recorded17,306 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 JGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,306 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s front bumper end cap missing

n/s head light lens cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,886 miles

body in poor condition.

n/s head light glass broken.

oil leak pressure switch.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 99,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body in poor condition.

low effort on n/s/f brake.

n/s head light glass broken.

oil leak pressure switch.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 95,091 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 95,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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C948 JGN is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C948 JGN, 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 C948 JGN registered?

C948 JGN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 December 1985.

Is C948 JGN safe to buy?

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