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C956 WUE

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC956 WUE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

extensive welding repairs carried out

wipers don't automatically park at bottom of screen

Fail 14 Jun 2018 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

wipers don't automatically park at bottom of screen

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 83,695 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 83,695 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,788 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

corrosian throughout

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

corrosian throughout

Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,466 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVLY SEALED

N/S/F INNER WING IS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER SILL IS CORRODED

O/S/F INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

OIL LEAKS

Fail 18 Mar 2011 97,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

ALL UNDER SIDE AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVLY SEALED

N/S/F INNER WING IS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER SILL IS CORRODED

O/S/F INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

OIL LEAKS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,784 miles

hole under side of car been under sealed

inner wings been welded and under sealed

sills been welded and under sealed

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 88,565 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 84,177 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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C956 WUE is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUE, 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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C956 WUE is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 December 1985.

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