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C9 KRW

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 KRW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 81,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,728 miles

both rear lights slightly faded

slight corrosion underside

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2018 81,616 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2017 81,415 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underside covered in under sill hard to check

Pass 24 Apr 2016 81,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside covered in thick underseal, hard to check

Pass 12 Apr 2015 80,956 miles

underside covered in thick underseal hard to check

Fail 12 Apr 2015 80,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside covered in thick underseal hard to check

Pass 23 Mar 2014 80,598 miles

brake discs rusty

coverec in thick underseal hard to check

Pass 31 Mar 2013 80,150 miles

underside covered in thick underseal hard to check

Fail 31 Mar 2013 80,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside covered in thick underseal hard to check

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,426 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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C9 KRW 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 88.2%.

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 C9 KRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 KRW registered?

C9 KRW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C9 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 KRW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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