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B180 JYJ

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,221 mi
Last recorded62,221 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 JYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,221 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 62,221 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 61,738 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,017 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,826 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 48,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,194 miles

offside front door check strap broken

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear wheel arch ncorroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,192 miles

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

nearside track rod end locking device incomplete

offside front door check strap broken

offside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear wheel arch ncorroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroding

stone chip in offside headlamp lens

tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,477 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake antislip worn,

nearside track rod end, nut retaining split pin is only securing 75 percent of the nut.

tailgate gas rams inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot gas struts defective

nearside rear foglamp lens repaired with tape

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,073 miles

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

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,320 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 38,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

advise slight play to both rear wheel bearings

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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B180 JYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B180 JYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B180 JYJ registered?

B180 JYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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