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B745 XFV

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB745 XFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 77,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 75,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,818 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 67,381 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 66,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,704 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,821 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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B745 XFV is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B745 XFV, 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 B745 XFV registered?

B745 XFV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B745 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B745 XFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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