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B422 NJU

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,537 mi
Last recorded61,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 NJU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,537 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 61,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,414 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak switch

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,251 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,094 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,829 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,089 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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B422 NJU is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B422 NJU, 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 B422 NJU registered?

B422 NJU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B422 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B422 NJU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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