MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
oil leak at engine
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
oil leak at engine
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
n/s front outer sill rusty
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s front outer sill rusty
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
crack in n/s headlight
n/s front outer sill corroded
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
oil leak at engine
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
crack in n/s headlight
n/s front outer sill corroded
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
oil leak at engine
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s front outer sill corroded
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty
play in o/s and n/s rear wheelbearings
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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B449 TLJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 B449 TLJ, 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 B449 TLJ registered?
B449 TLJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1985.
Is B449 TLJ safe to buy?
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