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B446 GWF

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,186 mi
Last recorded5,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB446 GWF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 5,186 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 4,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear inner sills

Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,154 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 4,138 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed fuel filler pipe and other pipes and wires tie wrapped to rear anti-roll bar . (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail near spring (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on doesnt return to base (8.2.1b)

battery security

cant check most of sills as covered with skirt

offside headlight pattern

offside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2015 3,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 3,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 3,678 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,013 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2011 2,204 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 1,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,723 miles

slight dent in fuel tank

very slight play in osf track rod end

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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B446 GWF is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B446 GWF, 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 B446 GWF registered?

B446 GWF is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B446 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B446 GWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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