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VIW 9413

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,413 mi
Last recorded76,413 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9413
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 76,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 76,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 76,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,213 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 75,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,180 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side skirts fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

side skirts fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,409 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 73,227 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Battery insecure.

Both nearside tyres near limit.

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

Nearside cv gaitor leaking slightly.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,227 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Battery insecure.

Both nearside tyres near limit.

Nearside cv gaitor leaking slightly.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,338 miles

Both nearside and offside floor pans corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.

Horn sounds, but not as it should.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside cv gaitor slightly leaking grease.

Nearside screenwasher not providing the fluid it should.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tail lamps pulse slightly with indicators.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,338 miles

Both nearside and offside floor pans corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas.

Horn sounds, but not as it should.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside cv gaitor slightly leaking grease.

Nearside screenwasher not providing the fluid it should.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tail lamps pulse slightly with indicators.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,282 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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VIW 9413 is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VIW 9413, 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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VIW 9413 is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1985.

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