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B575 XUD

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,019 mi
Last recorded51,019 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB575 XUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,019 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,019 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,419 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,039 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,713 miles

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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B575 XUD is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B575 XUD, 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 B575 XUD registered?

B575 XUD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B575 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B575 XUD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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