MOT Status
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37,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/r brake pipe corroding.
o/s/r chassis corroded.
o/s/r outer sill corroded.
rear springs corroded.
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
disabled driver controls fitted
poor connections to offside rear lamp unit - temporary repair
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
oil leak
slight imbalance in rear brakes
surface corrosion on nearside bulk head and battery tray areas
surface corrosion on offside rear chassis
tested under wet conditions
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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B463 LPK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 B463 LPK, 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 B463 LPK registered?
B463 LPK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1985.
Is B463 LPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B463 LPK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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