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B351 DOO

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,639 mi
Last recorded75,639 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB351 DOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 75,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 75,246 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 74,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,470 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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B351 DOO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B351 DOO, 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 B351 DOO registered?

B351 DOO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B351 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B351 DOO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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