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B683 WAE

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,619 mi
Last recorded88,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB683 WAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,619 miles

corrosion battery tray

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion chassis

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion battery tray

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion chassis

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,548 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2008 86,445 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,204 miles

corrosion battery tray

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

Fail 26 Jul 2007 83,203 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion batery tray

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,440 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 81,439 miles

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

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

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 WAE is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAE, 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 B683 WAE registered?

B683 WAE is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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