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B57 VWU

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB57 VWU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 96,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,102 miles

Rear standard coil springs replaced with spring over shock set up.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 82,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,328 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,038 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,994 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,063 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,714 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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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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What year was B57 VWU registered?

B57 VWU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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