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B362 RAD

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB362 RAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 72,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 69,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 67,277 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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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?

The MOT history for B362 RAD 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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