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B333 OLM

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,838 mi
Last recorded46,838 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 OLM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 46,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 45,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 44,005 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 43,385 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 41,303 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,092 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sill covered by body kit

Fail 27 Jan 2011 36,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sill covered by body kit

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,360 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,519 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,519 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B333 OLM is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B333 OLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B333 OLM registered?

B333 OLM is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B333 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B333 OLM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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