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B69 WJD

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB69 WJD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 61,404 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Floor mounting (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 60,505 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 56,419 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front gearbox mounting bush cracking

offside inner rack has play

Pass 2 May 2015 41,358 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 35,069 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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 WJD is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B69 WJD, 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 B69 WJD registered?

B69 WJD is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 1985.

Is B69 WJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B69 WJD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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