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RKY 610R

1985 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 610R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under front wheel arch, suspension arm mounting points to front panel area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail seen from under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail behind subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front of floor/footwell area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full front section of chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full front section of chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side of rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full length of inner to outer sill thin (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 91,989 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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RKY 610R is a 1985 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKY 610R, 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 RKY 610R registered?

RKY 610R is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is RKY 610R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 610R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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