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B2 YSY

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 29,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 27,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 27,893 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 27,342 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 27,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 27,045 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 24,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 22,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 19,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 18,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 13,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,532 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 12,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 10,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,053 miles

front stabilizer bar bushes starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,806 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on floor pan and chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 98,587 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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B2 YSY is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B2 YSY, 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 B2 YSY registered?

B2 YSY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B2 YSY safe to buy?

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