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B757 BRL

1985 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB757 BRL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 95,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Wax Oiled

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,540 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed inner wheel arch (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,463 miles

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,325 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,892 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2008 92,549 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 92,064 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 92,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 90,463 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 90,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B757 BRL is a 1985 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B757 BRL, 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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B757 BRL is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1985.

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