MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills to floor pan edges were welded sealed and blacked also front cross member (6.1.B.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
plastic sill covers fitted
slight brake bind o/s/r
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1985 RS is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 1985 RS, 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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How do I check the history of 1985 RS?
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What year was 1985 RS registered?
1985 RS is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1985.
Is 1985 RS safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1985 RS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 1985 RS have outstanding finance?
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