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B40 CBV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 CBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 84,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 84,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 84,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,202 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,033 miles

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

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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B40 CBV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B40 CBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B40 CBV registered?

B40 CBV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B40 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 CBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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