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B69 LAB

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,399 mi
Last recorded27,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB69 LAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,399 miles

All 4 tyres over 10 years old

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sunstrip fitted to screen, not affecting view ahead

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,083 miles

All four tyres over ten years old

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, suspect oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sun strip fitted to top of screen, but not materially affecting view ahead

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 26,723 miles

All 4 tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate slightly (0.1 (b))

Sunstrip fitted to top of screen; not materially affecting drivers view through screen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching to screen, not materially affecting drivers view through screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 26,716 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected in engine bay - Air horn pump & wiring & relay not fixed to vehicle structure - likely to short out etc; (4.11 (a) (ii))

All 4 tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate slightly (0.1 (b))

Sunstrip fitted to top of screen; not materially affecting drivers view through screen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching to screen, not materially affecting drivers view through screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,591 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sunstrip fitted to top of screen but not materially affecting drivers view ahead

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,401 miles

Large sun strip fitted to top edge of windscreen

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched in wiper arc (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,890 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 25,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,769 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 24,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator leaking

slight corrosion to outer sill pannels

Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator leaking

slight corrosion to outer sill pannels

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 23,161 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 23,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B69 LAB is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B69 LAB, 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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B69 LAB is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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