MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface rust on front floor. †Oil pressure switch leaking.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B174 VTR is a 1985 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B174 VTR, 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 B174 VTR registered?
B174 VTR is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B174 VTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for B174 VTR shows 3 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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