MOT Status
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34,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))
both front track rod end boots perishing
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulbs (4.4.3 (a))
both front track rod end boots perishing
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B17 RST is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B17 RST, 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 B17 RST registered?
B17 RST is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B17 RST safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 RST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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