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B500 EGJ

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,827 mi
Last recorded27,827 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 EGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,218 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 26,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 26,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,551 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 25,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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B500 EGJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B500 EGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B500 EGJ registered?

B500 EGJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B500 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 EGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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