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B162 VNC

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50 mi
Last recorded50 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 VNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 9,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,604 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 8,577 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint tca (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 94,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 78,400 miles

chassis plate insecure

front brake dics corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2006 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis plate insecure

front brake dics corroded

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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B162 VNC is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B162 VNC, 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 B162 VNC registered?

B162 VNC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B162 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B162 VNC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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