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B646 CMA

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,797 mi
Last recorded32,797 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB646 CMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 32,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 32,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,764 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 32,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 31,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 31,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 30,567 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,129 miles

dampness at fuel tank neck .

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,789 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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B646 CMA is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B646 CMA, 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 B646 CMA registered?

B646 CMA is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B646 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B646 CMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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