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B557 DLG

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,238 mi
Last recorded76,238 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB557 DLG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,238 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 76,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B557 DLG is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B557 DLG, 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 B557 DLG registered?

B557 DLG is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B557 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B557 DLG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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