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B560 DOK

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,640 mi
Last recorded46,640 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB560 DOK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 46,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 46,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 45,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,687 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 43,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,026 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,354 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B560 DOK is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B560 DOK, 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 B560 DOK registered?

B560 DOK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B560 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B560 DOK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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