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B293 KYJ

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,631 mi
Last recorded46,631 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB293 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,631 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,930 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 37,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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B293 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B293 KYJ, 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 B293 KYJ registered?

B293 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B293 KYJ safe to buy?

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