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B173 JAN

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 JAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 91,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 91,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bad connection, sorted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Bad connection sorted at time of test (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 91,160 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy under seal in places

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,230 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion building in floorpan & wheel arches

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,241 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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B173 JAN is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B173 JAN, 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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B173 JAN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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