MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Vallance has some corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle has various areas of corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))
Front Vallance has some corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle has various areas of corrosion
Rear standard coil springs replaced with spring over shock set up.
Child seat fitted in nearside rear preventing full inspection of belt
Condensation in nearside headlamp - aim okay
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside outer c.v. boot outer clip loose
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Original rear coil springs replaced with spring / shock absorber system
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Child seat fitted in nearside rear preventing full inspection of belt
Condensation in nearside headlamp - aim okay
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside outer c.v. boot outer clip loose
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Original rear coil springs replaced with spring / shock absorber system
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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B57 VWU is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red 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 B57 VWU, 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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B57 VWU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1985.
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