MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
all brake disks corroded
bonnet catch stiff
brake pedal rubber perrished
n/s front anti roll bar link slight play
n/s front tyre on the legal minimum
n/s rear anti roll bar link slight play
o/s seat belt buckle stiff
under body corroded in various places
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B594 DEV is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B594 DEV, 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 B594 DEV registered?
B594 DEV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 April 1985.
Is B594 DEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B594 DEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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