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B18 ESC

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,692 mi
Last recorded59,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ESC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 59,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 59,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 58,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,281 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 57,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,688 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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B18 ESC is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 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 B18 ESC, 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 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B18 ESC?

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What year was B18 ESC registered?

B18 ESC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is B18 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ESC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B18 ESC have outstanding finance?

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