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B220 YNK

1985 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,167 mi
Last recorded32,167 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 YNK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 23,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear engine mount slight play

Pass 24 May 2012 21,727 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 21,727 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 18,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 12,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 10,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 6,324 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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B220 YNK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B220 YNK, 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 B220 YNK registered?

B220 YNK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B220 YNK safe to buy?

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