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B48 DRL

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,564 mi
Last recorded26,564 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 DRL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 26,564 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all prescribed areas / underside car corroded / undersealed

brake pipes corroded

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger member at rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger member at rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,357 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides floor pan rusted (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust fouling on body

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger rusted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger rusted (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 26,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both sides floor pan rusted (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust fouling on body

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger rusted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger rusted (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,052 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 26,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,800 miles

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front & rear tyres cuts & crackes

Fail 9 Jun 2015 25,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,735 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,735 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 24,733 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,664 miles

Vehicle test began at 10am but had problems logging on-telephone problem now corrected

Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,639 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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B48 DRL is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B48 DRL, 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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B48 DRL is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1985.

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