MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Same as previous vt32
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Advise brake pipes covered in grease
Advise front brake pads worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
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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B696 VBU is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B696 VBU, 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 B696 VBU registered?
B696 VBU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1985.
Is B696 VBU safe to buy?
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