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B676 JNT

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

5,360 mi
Last recorded5,360 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB676 JNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 5,360 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible lower fog light covering digit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front engine mounts weak

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear no access to rear seats due to fixed racing front seats

Fail 25 Jul 2024 5,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully check all metal fuel pipes due to paint

Pass 5 Jul 2023 4,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 4,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 3,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 2,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 1,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,969 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 95,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 95,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,420 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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B676 JNT is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B676 JNT, 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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B676 JNT is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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