MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tail lens cracked
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both bottom arm anti roll bar bushes perished
centre exhaust getting rusty
n/s/f c.v boot perished
n/s/r light lens cracked
o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm and perished
o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty
rear brake hoses ends getting rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B317 ADV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White 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 B317 ADV, 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 B317 ADV registered?
B317 ADV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1985.
Is B317 ADV safe to buy?
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