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B10 PAL

1985 Ford Escort Van

Purple Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,587 mi
Last recorded27,587 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 PAL
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 27,587 miles

Corrosion patch forming - offside rear inner whell arch behind shock absorber/mounting point.

Damage to nearside door and wing.

Nearside indicator side repeater damaged.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 22,665 miles

Both front outer c.v gaiters perishing.

Condensation in nearside front headlamp.

Dampness to LAV valve.

Spring missing from nearside handbrake cable.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 22,665 miles

Both front outer c.v gaiters perishing.

Condensation in nearside front headlamp.

Dampness to LAV valve.

Spring missing from nearside handbrake cable.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 17,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both sill panels

corrosion to drivers floor panel

Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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B10 PAL is a 1985 Ford Escort Van in Purple with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 PAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 PAL registered?

B10 PAL is a 1985 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B10 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 PAL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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