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B699 GUX

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,761 mi
Last recorded24,761 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 GUX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 24,761 miles

wipers worn

Pass 8 Apr 2018 24,753 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2018 24,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 24,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 24,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 24,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,730 miles

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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B699 GUX is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 B699 GUX, 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 B699 GUX registered?

B699 GUX is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B699 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B699 GUX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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