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B502 FDM

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,308 mi
Last recorded63,308 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 FDM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 63,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 63,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,151 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 63,151 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,088 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B502 FDM is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B502 FDM, 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 B502 FDM registered?

B502 FDM is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B502 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 FDM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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