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B712 UBA

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,144 mi
Last recorded28,144 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 UBA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 28,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 27,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,818 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 27,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,376 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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B712 UBA is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B712 UBA, 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 B712 UBA registered?

B712 UBA is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B712 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B712 UBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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