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B386 KYJ

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB386 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 97,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 97,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 96,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 96,121 miles

All 4 wheels protruding wheel arches slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,658 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,137 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 83,137 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,357 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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B386 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B386 KYJ, 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 B386 KYJ registered?

B386 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B386 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B386 KYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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