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B75 XAE

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,135 mi
Last recorded65,135 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB75 XAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,116 miles

brake warning light on

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2012 64,922 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,921 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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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B75 XAE is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B75 XAE, 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 B75 XAE registered?

B75 XAE is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is B75 XAE safe to buy?

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