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B776 LLU

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,082 mi
Last recorded77,082 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB776 LLU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,690 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 44,747 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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B776 LLU is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B776 LLU, 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 B776 LLU registered?

B776 LLU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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