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B701 RRW

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,600 mi
Last recorded50,600 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB701 RRW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 50,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,313 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The the rear torsion bar rubbers have split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,084 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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B701 RRW is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B701 RRW, 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 B701 RRW registered?

B701 RRW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B701 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B701 RRW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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