MOT Status
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9,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel pump shroud rusty
offside rear tyre tread perished
nearside front seat frame slightly insecure
rear seats remove at time of test
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for B388 KYJ 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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