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B303 LFG

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB303 LFG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,286 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Signs of old fuel leak stain on tank. †Slight noise from both front wheel bearings.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 77,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Signs of old fuel leak stain on tank. †Slight noise from both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 76,880 miles

original advisory notice 30047925422 dated august12th2005 refers

Fail 12 Aug 2005 76,880 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight noise. †signs of dampness/stain on fuel tank

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 LFG is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

B303 LFG is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B303 LFG safe to buy?

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