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B44 BDV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,915 mi
Last recorded82,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB44 BDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 82,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 82,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,459 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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B44 BDV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B44 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B44 BDV registered?

B44 BDV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B44 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B44 BDV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B44 BDV have outstanding finance?

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