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C973 NTV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,144 mi
Last recorded28,144 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 NTV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 28,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 8,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 7,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body kit fitted making inspection of outer sills difficult

corrosion to inner & outer body sills floor pans and inner wheel arches

electric fuel pump located underneath spare wheel well making it very low down & susceptible to damage

Fail 11 Jun 2018 7,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body kit fitted making inspection of outer sills difficult

corrosion to inner & outer body sills floor pans and inner wheel arches

electric fuel pump located underneath spare wheel well making it very low down & susceptible to damage

Pass 17 Jun 2017 4,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCHES (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCHES (2.4.A.3)

OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVER SILLS FITTED, UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCHES (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SIIL / INNER WHEEL ARHES (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 3,316 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f seat fixings deteriorated

rear tie bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 3,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f seat fixings deteriorated

rear tie bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 92,472 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2015 92,472 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorbers not efective

Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Cable Realease Handle Not Connected But Still Able To Open

Bonnet Hinges Loose

Both Rear And Offside Front Shocker Weak

Exhaust Hanger Is Jubilee Clips But Secure

Passenger Seat Has Movment

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,161 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,148 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,672 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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C973 NTV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C973 NTV, 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 C973 NTV registered?

C973 NTV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1985.

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