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B61 AYA

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,706 mi
Last recorded53,706 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB61 AYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 53,706 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 53,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 52,784 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 52,784 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 52,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,124 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 52,124 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,016 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,026 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S & O/S FLOOR PAN DAMAGE.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,716 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 39,636 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2007 136,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,041 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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B61 AYA is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B61 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B61 AYA registered?

B61 AYA is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B61 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B61 AYA shows 18 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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