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B295 PLF

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB295 PLF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 53,710 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front croos member corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f sill corroded but not in pescribed area

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rera arches corroded

slam panel excessivly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,707 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front croos member corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f sill corroded but not in pescribed area

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear spoiler insecure

rera arches corroded

slam panel excessivly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,672 miles

battery not secure mounting tray corroded

rear spoiler loose

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,647 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery not secure mounting tray corroded

rear spoiler loose

Fail 6 May 2011 53,241 miles

corrosion on bodywork and underbody

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 53,241 miles

corrosion on bodywork and underbody

Fail 7 May 2010 50,844 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion and holes front and rear body valance not within prescribed area

corrosion battery tray area

o/s front tyre cracking on inner wall and tread area

o/s rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 May 2010 50,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion and holes front and rear body valance not within prescribed area

corrosion battery tray area

o/s front tyre cracking on inner wall and tread area

o/s rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,551 miles

corrosion on body and underbody

slight play o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2008 46,684 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front floor corroded and holed

o/s and n/s inner sills corroding

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,401 miles

advise faults as initial test

Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyre worn uneven

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,102 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

front tyres on approx 2mm

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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B295 PLF is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B295 PLF, 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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B295 PLF is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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