MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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B401 DGF is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 B401 DGF, 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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How do I check the history of B401 DGF?
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What year was B401 DGF registered?
B401 DGF is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1985.
Is B401 DGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for B401 DGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B401 DGF have outstanding finance?
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