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B288 DGH

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,053 mi
Last recorded1,053 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 DGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 1,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside outer cv boot damp with grease

some marks in offside front seat belt webbing

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion rear brake disc faces

Fail 2 Apr 2025 1,053 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside outer cv boot damp with grease

some marks in offside front seat belt webbing

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion rear brake disc faces

Pass 20 Mar 2024 1,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion

offside outer cv boot perishing and damp with grease

Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm bent slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter pinholed

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 98,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B288 DGH is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B288 DGH, 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 B288 DGH registered?

B288 DGH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B288 DGH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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