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B483 RFK

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 RFK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 34,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 May 2017 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2016 33,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 32,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

air horns fitted under bonnet but not connected

both front antiroll bar bushes perrished

oil level near min

slight corrosion around battery tray

slight corrosion to various underpanels

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

rear silencer just starting to leak gases at rear of box

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,518 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2010 30,124 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 28,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight corrosion offside rear chassis by road spring

Slight noise when front wheels rotated

Surface corrosion well established on both rear wishbones

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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B483 RFK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B483 RFK, 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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B483 RFK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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