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B321 MKD

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,578 mi
Last recorded27,578 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB321 MKD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2024 27,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 26,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,309 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,503 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 10,543 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,209 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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B321 MKD is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B321 MKD, 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 B321 MKD registered?

B321 MKD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B321 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B321 MKD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B321 MKD have outstanding finance?

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