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B404 RLK

1985 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,843 mi
Last recorded76,843 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 RLK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,597 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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B404 RLK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B404 RLK, 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 B404 RLK registered?

B404 RLK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1985.

Is B404 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B404 RLK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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