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B640 CMB

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,853 mi
Last recorded85,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB640 CMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rear wheel arch coroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch coroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 85,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner rear wheel arch coroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,854 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,655 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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B640 CMB is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B640 CMB, 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 B640 CMB registered?

B640 CMB is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B640 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B640 CMB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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