MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steering slightly tight
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough no self centering action (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
boot doesnt open
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B742 ODL is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B742 ODL, 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 B742 ODL registered?
B742 ODL is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B742 ODL safe to buy?
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