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B44 NPH

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,837 mi
Last recorded13,837 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB44 NPH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 13,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 1,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,717 miles

rust to o/s/r-n/s/r chassis points,rear brake pipes rusty,slight play to steering rack,play rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,926 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corosion to n/s/f suspension strut housing but not to excess at present

corrosion to both front wings but not to excess at present

front antiroll baar bushes perished but not to excess at present

front lower suspension arm bushes perished but not to excess at present

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/f floor corroded but not to excess at present

n/s/r strut housing starting to corrode not to excess at present

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack mount bushes but not to excess at present

tailgate struts don't work

Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corosion to n/s/f suspension strut housing but not to excess at present

corrosion to both front wings but not to excess at present

front antiroll baar bushes perished but not to excess at present

front lower suspension arm bushes perished but not to excess at present

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/f floor corroded but not to excess at present

n/s/r strut housing starting to corrode not to excess at present

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack mount bushes but not to excess at present

tailgate struts don't work

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,789 miles

slight movement o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

movement in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 NPH is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B44 NPH, 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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B44 NPH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1985.

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