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B601 AJN

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,382 mi
Last recorded83,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 AJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 83,382 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 83,175 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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B601 AJN is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B601 AJN, 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 B601 AJN registered?

B601 AJN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B601 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B601 AJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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