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B43 LLX

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB43 LLX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 98,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,513 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 96,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 91,612 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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B43 LLX is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B43 LLX, 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 B43 LLX registered?

B43 LLX is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1985.

Is B43 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B43 LLX shows 5 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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