1985 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · C895 MTO
1985 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 74,652 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C895 MTO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 74,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C895 MTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (C895 MTO) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
C895 MTO Mileage History
- 07/09/202274,131 mi
- 13/09/202274,136 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/202374,652 mi+516 mi
Average of roughly 510 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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