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B315 TDB

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,471 mi
Last recorded62,471 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB315 TDB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 62,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,342 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,957 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,716 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,364 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished

front valance & bottoms of both front wings corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion on floor sections under seat mountings

Fail 2 Jan 2013 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished

front valance & bottoms of both front wings corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion on floor sections under seat mountings

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front valance & bottoms of both front wings corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front valance & bottoms of front wings corroded

rear suspension arms surface rust & various rear bushes perished

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front valance & bottoms of front wings corroded

rear suspension arms surface rust & various rear bushes perished

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,526 miles

both front wings & valance rusty, front seat floor mounts rusty

n/s/f track control arm inner bush worn

rear fog light switch sticks

rear suspension bushes perished, rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,787 miles

both front inner wing valances surface rust (top)

lower front valance rusty weak

nearside rear inner wing valance rusty weak

rear fog light switch sticks intermitant

rear suspension bonded bushes perished

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,728 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wings / front valance & various underside areas rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2008 51,728 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wings / front valance & various underside areas rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,319 miles

[ corrosion ] in non pescribed area = bonnet panel =boot floor valances=bottom n/s/f wing =n/s/f inside headlamp

[ fixed ] o/s/r flasher bulb

general very rusty springs ==suspension components=susp/spring cups

n/s head lamp came on /stayed on [when tapped ]

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 48,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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B315 TDB is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B315 TDB, 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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B315 TDB is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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