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B101 MAP

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,820 mi
Last recorded14,820 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 MAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 13,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 10,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 6,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 3,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019
Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 74,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,509 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 71,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 69,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,268 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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B101 MAP is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B101 MAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B101 MAP registered?

B101 MAP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B101 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B101 MAP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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