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B445 KYJ

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,496 mi
Last recorded91,496 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB445 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,697 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 90,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 90,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 90,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,439 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,440 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 90,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 90,439 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 88,928 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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B445 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B445 KYJ, 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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B445 KYJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B445 KYJ safe to buy?

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