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B388 KYJ

1985 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,472 mi
Last recorded9,472 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 9,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 9,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 8,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,229 miles

fuel pump shroud rusty

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 14 Nov 2015 106,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 5,160 miles

nearside front seat frame slightly insecure

rear seats remove at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2014 5,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2013 162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 162 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete underbody heavily undersilled

fuel filler neck rubber perished

long handbrake travel

nearside front brake hoses ferrells corrded and not in retaining clip but not fowling on any part

no rear seats fitted

offside front brake hose ferrells corroded

offside rear brake pipe (to wheel cylinder) corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight movemnt in both rear wheel bearings adv adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 120,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,467 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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B388 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black 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 B388 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.

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What year was B388 KYJ registered?

B388 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B388 KYJ safe to buy?

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