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B634 BJN

1985 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

12,028 mi
Last recorded12,028 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB634 BJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 12,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 10,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,487 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 9,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front valance panel o/s,, near anti roll bar mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body kit fitted, limiting view

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear axle pipes,, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyre 185/65/14,,, rear tyres 185/60/14

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

underside of vehicle, slightly corroded in places

Pass 29 Sep 2015 2,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres close to limit

slight diesel leak at rear hose connections

Fail 28 Sep 2015 2,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres close to limit

slight diesel leak at rear hose connections

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,055 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,758 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,659 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 81,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2007 80,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2007 80,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,222 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 79,194 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B634 BJN is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B634 BJN, 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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B634 BJN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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