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B337 EGO

1985 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,264 mi
Last recorded29,264 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB337 EGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 23,264 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,925 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,725 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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B337 EGO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B337 EGO, 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 B337 EGO registered?

B337 EGO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B337 EGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B337 EGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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