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B680 BSU

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,442 mi
Last recorded39,442 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB680 BSU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,442 miles

c.v boots have slight seepage of grease

signs of wheel scuffing front inner wing at n/s

slight oil leak at rear of engine

travel on handbrake

underside and previous welding repairs heavily coated

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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B680 BSU is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B680 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B680 BSU registered?

B680 BSU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B680 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B680 BSU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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