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B502 XNK

1985 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB502 XNK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,091 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 56,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,089 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XNK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNK, 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 B502 XNK registered?

B502 XNK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B502 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B502 XNK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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