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B477 DNO

1985 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,046 mi
Last recorded72,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 DNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,046 miles

advise head lamp blue tinge. osr stop light poor light out put. rear view mirror missing

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise head lamp blue tinge. osr stop light poor light out put. rear view mirror missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B477 DNO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B477 DNO, 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 B477 DNO registered?

B477 DNO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B477 DNO safe to buy?

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