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B705 FFE

1985 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,736 mi
Last recorded70,736 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB705 FFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,375 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,642 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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B705 FFE is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B705 FFE, 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 B705 FFE registered?

B705 FFE is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B705 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B705 FFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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