MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,523 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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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.
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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?
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