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B374 BHK

1985 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,794 mi
Last recorded66,794 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 BHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 66,794 miles

all underside wax oiled.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,684 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 54,181 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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B374 BHK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B374 BHK, 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 B374 BHK registered?

B374 BHK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B374 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B374 BHK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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