MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B514 JCU is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 B514 JCU, 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 B514 JCU registered?
B514 JCU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1985.
Is B514 JCU safe to buy?
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