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B33 WKR

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,029 mi
Last recorded43,029 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 WKR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,573 miles

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension rubber bushes perishing and splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2013 42,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension rubber bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 25 May 2012 42,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,537 miles

General light underside corrosion, due to vehicle useage

Fail 6 May 2011 42,537 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General light underside corrosion, due to vehicle useage

Pass 4 Jul 2009 42,452 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,244 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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B33 WKR is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc 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 B33 WKR, 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 B33 WKR registered?

B33 WKR is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B33 WKR safe to buy?

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