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B450 CWO

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 CWO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,585 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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B450 CWO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B450 CWO, 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 B450 CWO registered?

B450 CWO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B450 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B450 CWO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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