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B723 CGL

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 CGL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,957 miles

Both inner sills becoming weak due to corrosion

Front cross member becoming weak due to corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,593 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at center (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,669 miles

1/ no rear seats filted at time of test

2/ slight damage to windscreen

3/ n/s front flexe brake hose end becoming corroded

4./ slight exhaust blow on center silencer

5/ footbrake travel at limits

front panel becoming corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 65,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ no rear seats filted at time of test

2/ slight damage to windscreen

3/ n/s front flexe brake hose end becoming corroded

4./ slight exhaust blow on center silencer

5/ footbrake travel at limits

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,142 miles

1/ rear seats not filted at time of test

2/ slight damage to windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2018 65,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ rear seats not filted at time of test

2/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,599 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,040 miles

1. No rear seats fitted at time of test. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,025 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. No rear seats fitted at time of test. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,408 miles

1/ n/s rear sill backing becoming corroded small hole 2/ no rear seats filted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,718 miles

1. Foot brake travel on limit. 2. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 3. Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,113 miles

1. Slight exhaust blow at rear silencer. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,366 miles

Front cv boots starting to perish.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,724 miles

o/s rear sill backing becoming corroded, (small hole).

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,018 miles

1. n/s rear tyre outer side wall becoming perished, acceptable at time of test. 2. o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion. 3. slight damage to windscreen. 5. front and rear brake hose ends becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,327 miles

1. slight bulge on n/s/r tyre wall. 2. slight exhaust leak in front pipe.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,681 miles

front number plate becoming deteriorated † †slight blow on front exhaust to centre section joint † †n/s and o/s/f floors and n/s and o/s/r sill backings becoming corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,838 miles

o/s/f chassis rail becoming weak to corrosion

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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B723 CGL is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B723 CGL, 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 B723 CGL registered?

B723 CGL is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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