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B203 XND

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 XND
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

both inner and outer sills have had repairs and undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,197 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 84,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,758 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,163 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,009 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,860 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,527 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 56,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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B203 XND is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B203 XND, 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 B203 XND registered?

B203 XND is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B203 XND safe to buy?

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