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B587 CLG

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,292 mi
Last recorded48,292 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB587 CLG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 48,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,331 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower coolant slightly leaking

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 46,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area under bonnet area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak engine area above starter motor area ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,361 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 40,361 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Two rear exhaust rubbers cracked and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,174 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 32,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 32,141 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,140 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,002 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 30,793 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 25,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 18,802 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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B587 CLG is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B587 CLG, 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 B587 CLG registered?

B587 CLG is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B587 CLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B587 CLG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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