CarVerify

Free Car Check

B357 CRL

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,523 mi
Last recorded38,523 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 CRL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,721 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs slightly loose in cups

Fail 4 Dec 2012 32,721 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs slightly loose in cups

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,451 miles

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

front brake discs didtorted may cause vibration when braking

imbalance of 46% between rear brakes

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2011 29,451 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs didtorted may cause vibration when braking

imbalance of 46% between rear brakes

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2011 29,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

accident damage to nearside front

nearside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle engine emits a substantial amount of blue smoke when cold

Pass 20 Jun 2011 293,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 293,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2006 25,733 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 25,733 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B357 CRL is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B357 CRL, 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

How do I check the history of B357 CRL?

You can check the full history of B357 CRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B357 CRL registered?

B357 CRL is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is B357 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B357 CRL shows 15 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.

Does B357 CRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B357 CRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.