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B67 OLD

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,180 mi
Last recorded83,180 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB67 OLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,180 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 83,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,588 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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B67 OLD is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B67 OLD, 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 B67 OLD registered?

B67 OLD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B67 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B67 OLD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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