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B771 RDF

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB771 RDF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 72,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 72,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,848 miles

HORN WEAK

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,261 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 69,440 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front wipers starting to split

off side rear wheel slightly binding

off side washer jet partialy blocked

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 68,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,635 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 66,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,414 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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B771 RDF is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B771 RDF, 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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B771 RDF is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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