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B366 PLH

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,684 mi
Last recorded41,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 PLH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,503 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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B366 PLH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B366 PLH, 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

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What year was B366 PLH registered?

B366 PLH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1985.

Is B366 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B366 PLH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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