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B614 JJM

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB614 JJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 73,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,368 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,363 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,304 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 54,502 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,502 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 47,075 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,222 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 17,402 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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B614 JJM is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B614 JJM, 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 B614 JJM registered?

B614 JJM is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B614 JJM safe to buy?

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