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B623 DGF

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB623 DGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 92,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf osf bottom seal corrision repaid lots of sealant can asses

Pass 18 May 2006 87,112 miles

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Fail 18 May 2006 87,109 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsr body whel arch lots of sealand can not be esses of side body whel arch lots ofsea land can not be esses

oil leak

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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B623 DGF is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B623 DGF, 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 B623 DGF registered?

B623 DGF is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B623 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B623 DGF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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