MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no rear seating fitted at time of inspection.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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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B371 OLW is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B371 OLW, 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 B371 OLW registered?
B371 OLW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1985.
Is B371 OLW safe to buy?
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