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B463 LPK

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,670 mi
Last recorded37,670 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB463 LPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 37,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 31,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,366 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r chassis corroded.

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,337 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

disabled driver controls fitted

poor connections to offside rear lamp unit - temporary repair

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,229 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 23,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,716 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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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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