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C99 HHD

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,789 mi
Last recorded17,789 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 HHD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 17,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 17,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 15,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,330 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,531 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 8,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,256 miles

HCs high

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre perrished on side wall both rear tyres damaged on outer edges

washers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2013 8,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,485 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,520 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 5,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 5,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C99 HHD is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C99 HHD, 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 C99 HHD registered?

C99 HHD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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