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B567 KNU

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,808 mi
Last recorded71,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB567 KNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 71,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 71,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 71,608 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 71,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 71,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 71,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 71,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 71,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 71,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 70,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 69,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 68,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,880 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,878 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B567 KNU is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B567 KNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B567 KNU registered?

B567 KNU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1985.

Is B567 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B567 KNU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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