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B692 EOJ

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,745 mi
Last recorded53,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB692 EOJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,745 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,686 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,686 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,351 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 38,337 miles

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

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

offside front tyre may have puncture. temperature gauge inoperative.

Pass 18 May 2007 38,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2006 37,481 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 17 May 2006 37,481 miles

front pads low

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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B692 EOJ is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B692 EOJ, 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 B692 EOJ registered?

B692 EOJ is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is B692 EOJ safe to buy?

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