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B448 LFG

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 LFG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 91,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 90,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,248 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

METAL BRADED BRAKE HOSE FITTED FRONT AND REAR

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKES CONVERTED TO REAR DISCS

SLIGHT TREAD DAMAGE OFFSIDE FRON TYRE

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,758 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 88,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

spot lights inop

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,538 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,072 miles

cold start operation poor

front seats swapped side to side

fuel gauge intermitant

Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front seats swapped side to side

fuel gauge intermitant

n/s/rear brake pipe too long

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,202 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,300 miles

fule pump fixing poor

Fail 2 Oct 2008 84,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fule pump fixing poor

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,288 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stearing wheel not stright.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,618 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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B448 LFG is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B448 LFG, 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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B448 LFG is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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