MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings
unable to assess repairs to underneath of the vehicle due it is covered heavily with underseal
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings
unable to assess repairs to underneath of the vehicle due it is covered heavily with underseal
unable to assess both outer sills due to sill skirtings fitted
underneath off the vehicle heavily undersealed unable to assess properly
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B303 XBW is a 1985 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B303 XBW, 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 XBW registered?
B303 XBW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1985.
Is B303 XBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B303 XBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B303 XBW have outstanding finance?
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