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B580 WTC

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,993 mi
Last recorded54,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB580 WTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,374 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f w/bearings slightly noisey

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,872 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

interior mirror missing

o/s/f and n/s/f w/bearings slightly noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,466 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 41,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,826 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 35,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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B580 WTC is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B580 WTC, 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 B580 WTC registered?

B580 WTC is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B580 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B580 WTC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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