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B189 PLO

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB189 PLO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,811 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside floor to sill heavily corroded

slight corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,667 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

underside of 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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B189 PLO is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B189 PLO, 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 B189 PLO registered?

B189 PLO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B189 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B189 PLO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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