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B772 VWY

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB772 VWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 53,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 52,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 51,726 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,611 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

N/S sill corroaded ( not with in 30cm of any mounting area)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Outer and inner sills showing signs of corrsion

Slight spongeiness in brake pedal

Fail 19 Jun 2010 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

N/S sill corroaded ( not with in 30cm of any mounting area)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Outer and inner sills showing signs of corrsion

Slight spongeiness in brake pedal

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,502 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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B772 VWY is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B772 VWY, 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 B772 VWY registered?

B772 VWY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B772 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B772 VWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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