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Q823CPE

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ823CPE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 65,628 miles

Body has corrosion

Both front floors have corrosion

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Aug 2019 65,619 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body has corrosion

Both front floors have corrosion

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jul 2018 65,610 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x3. Battery tray,strut top and antiroll bar mount all marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front inner wing, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body has slight corrosion

Both front floors have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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Q823CPE is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q823CPE, 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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Q823CPE is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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