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B683 DGN

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,062 mi
Last recorded58,062 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB683 DGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under side rusted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,267 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills & floors (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front foot wells (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both under floors (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under side rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 515,001 miles

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underside corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,497 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155x13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 50% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,458 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,248 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,285 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,244 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,480 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 42,478 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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B683 DGN is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B683 DGN, 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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B683 DGN is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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