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XJI 9735

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,369 mi
Last recorded40,369 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 9735
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 40,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 38,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,868 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,195 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

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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XJI 9735 is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XJI 9735, 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 XJI 9735 registered?

XJI 9735 is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1985.

Is XJI 9735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJI 9735 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJI 9735 have outstanding finance?

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