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B320 CEP

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,497 mi
Last recorded93,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 CEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 93,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,997 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 89,997 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure along floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,923 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,906 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,667 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,266 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 82,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,816 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check outter sill

Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,813 miles

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

OIl leaking onto exhaust system(possible fire risk)

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,666 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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B320 CEP is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B320 CEP, 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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B320 CEP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1985.

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