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B415 PLH

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,301 mi
Last recorded31,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB415 PLH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,301 miles

Corrosion started to both rear sill`s on centres. †Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion to most pipes. †Slight blow at centre pipe.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,815 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B415 PLH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B415 PLH, 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 B415 PLH registered?

B415 PLH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B415 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B415 PLH shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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