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8,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wipers starting to smear.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
WEAR TO O/S/R WHEEL BEARING
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Wiper blades poor condition
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Wiper blades poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
C.O ON LEGAL LIMITS †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B433 GRX is a 1985 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 B433 GRX, 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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B433 GRX is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1985.
Is B433 GRX safe to buy?
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