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B623 GNH

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,081 mi
Last recorded24,081 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB623 GNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 23,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 23,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 23,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 23,500 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,278 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GNH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B623 GNH, 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 B623 GNH registered?

B623 GNH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B623 GNH safe to buy?

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