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B290 WKJ

1985 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,521 mi
Last recorded67,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,054 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls,

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,784 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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B290 WKJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B290 WKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B290 WKJ registered?

B290 WKJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1985.

Is B290 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B290 WKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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