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B102 ANK

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB102 ANK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 99,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,559 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 98,553 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master Cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 98,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 98,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,915 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 97,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 97,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 97,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 97,118 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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B102 ANK is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B102 ANK, 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 B102 ANK registered?

B102 ANK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B102 ANK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B102 ANK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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