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B524 NSA

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,430 mi
Last recorded57,430 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB524 NSA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

suspension is very low extreme difficulty jacking vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,468 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 50,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust is poorly fitted & tied up with peling wire

nearside wing holed and corroded at landing panel area

offside front wheelrim damaged slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,367 miles

fuel pipes very corroded

imballance at front brake readings within limits )

Fail 9 Nov 2005 36,359 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres are different size from front

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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B524 NSA is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B524 NSA, 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 B524 NSA registered?

B524 NSA is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B524 NSA safe to buy?

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