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B73 NGW

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 NGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 51,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 51,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,747 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 50,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 49,423 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,735 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,038 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,542 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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B73 NGW is a 1985 Ford Escort in White 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 B73 NGW, 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 B73 NGW registered?

B73 NGW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B73 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B73 NGW 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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