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B300 JNP

1985 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,618 mi
Last recorded35,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 JNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,618 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake and suspension components have age related corrosion.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust on front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 35,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded. Needs welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded. Needs welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust on front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,276 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,849 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 34,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,376 miles

Offside Rear outer sill

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,510 miles

front wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,159 miles

nearside rear inner arch corroded not in prescibed area

Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,145 miles

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

nearside rear inner arch corroded not in prescibed area

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded not in prescribed area

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,581 miles

bothe sides inner sills slightly corroded

offside front and rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,134 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,618 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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B300 JNP is a 1985 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B300 JNP, 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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B300 JNP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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