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B70 EEW

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,255 mi
Last recorded8,255 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB70 EEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 8,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 7,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 7,394 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 6,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 6,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 6,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 6,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 6,592 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 6,413 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 6,413 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 6,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 5,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 5,463 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 5,463 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 4,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 2,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,471 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear gear box mount worn

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,471 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear gear box mount worn

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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B70 EEW is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B70 EEW, 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 B70 EEW registered?

B70 EEW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B70 EEW safe to buy?

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