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C956 JCP

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,829 mi
Last recorded10,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC956 JCP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 10,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 10,829 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 10,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 10,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 10,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 10,829 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

non standard exhaust

non standard suspension

repairs to offside and nearside inner wings

sill cover fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2022 10,828 miles

Both outer sills covered

Fail 20 Jan 2022 10,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Both outer sills covered

Pass 9 Nov 2020 12,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 10,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 4 May 2018 8,113 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 8,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

various tyres perished with low tread on edges

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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C956 JCP is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C956 JCP, 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 C956 JCP registered?

C956 JCP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C956 JCP safe to buy?

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