MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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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B438 MAO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B438 MAO, 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 B438 MAO registered?
B438 MAO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B438 MAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for B438 MAO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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