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B306 RPR

1985 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB306 RPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 95,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 94,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 93,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,830 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,213 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,993 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 80,334 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 69,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,173 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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B306 RPR is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B306 RPR, 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 B306 RPR registered?

B306 RPR is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B306 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B306 RPR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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