MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B690 PEH is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 B690 PEH, 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 B690 PEH registered?
B690 PEH is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B690 PEH safe to buy?
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