MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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B405 CMG is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B405 CMG, 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 B405 CMG registered?
B405 CMG is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 May 1985.
Is B405 CMG safe to buy?
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