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B19 RSC

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,753 mi
Last recorded14,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RSC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 14,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 14,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 14,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 14,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.80%...reset 3.80% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 13,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,090 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B19 RSC is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B19 RSC, 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 B19 RSC registered?

B19 RSC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B19 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 RSC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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