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B303 KNP

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,688 mi
Last recorded26,688 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB303 KNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 26,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 25,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,207 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 25,103 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 25,103 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,732 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,732 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,920 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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B303 KNP is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B303 KNP, 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 B303 KNP registered?

B303 KNP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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