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B331 DOC

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,484 mi
Last recorded57,484 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB331 DOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,152 miles

front wipers torn

nearside front wing corroded

windscreen washers poor

Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers torn

nearside front wing corroded

windscreen washers poor

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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B331 DOC is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc 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 B331 DOC, 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 B331 DOC registered?

B331 DOC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B331 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B331 DOC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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