MOT Status
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74,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly chafed both front hoses starting to chaff on strut bracket (3.6.B.2c)
hazard warning switch stiff to operate
n/s steering rack has play
o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted
side movement in rear wheels advise tighten suspension bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front balance 38% n/s/f pulling low (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes 64% out of balance o/s/r pulling low (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts metal pipe touching suspension part (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly chafed both front hoses starting to chaff on strut bracket (3.6.B.2c)
hazard warning switch stiff to operate
n/s steering rack has play
o/s/f inner wheel rim distorted
side movement in rear wheels advise tighten suspension bushes
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B362 RAD is a 1985 Ford Escort in White 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 B362 RAD, 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 B362 RAD registered?
B362 RAD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1985.
Is B362 RAD safe to buy?
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