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C980 DFJ

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,025 mi
Last recorded1,025 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 1,025 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Light corrosion to front coil springs

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 828 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Fuel smell rear and evidence of staining on fuel tank

General corrosion to rear brake backing plates

General corrosion to structure and components, (heavily undersealed)

N/s/f outer cv gaiter badly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Slight interaction to both rear lights

Wipers poor

Fail 22 Jul 2014 828 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Fuel smell rear and evidence of staining on fuel tank

General corrosion to rear brake backing plates

General corrosion to structure and components, (heavily undersealed)

N/s/f outer cv gaiter badly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Slight interaction to both rear lights

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 810 miles

Corrosion to rear brake backing plates

Corrosion to rear suspension components, coil springs, and spring seats

General corrosion to structure

Screen washers poor

Some general deterioration to suspension bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2013 810 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to rear brake backing plates

Corrosion to rear suspension components, coil springs, and spring seats

General corrosion to structure

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Screen washers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,418 miles

brake wear sensor wire broken

Fail 11 Jul 2011 99,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 98,235 miles

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

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

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

excess underbody sealant to nsr inner sill area

osf tie bar boot split

Pass 26 May 2007 98,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,275 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,275 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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C980 DFJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 C980 DFJ, 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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C980 DFJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1985.

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