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A641 OWC

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

3,830 mi
Last recorded3,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA641 OWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 3,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 3,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 3,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 2,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 2,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 995 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very badly cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in strengthening plates both front inner wing/bulkhead ares

fuel pump mounting bracket very corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished in side walls

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very badly cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pump mounting bracket very corroded

Nearside Front bulkhead/inner wing structure badly corroded and weakened

Fail 9 May 2018 100,004 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyres cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,733 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 87,978 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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A641 OWC is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A641 OWC, 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 A641 OWC registered?

A641 OWC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A641 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A641 OWC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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