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B103 DOO

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,230 mi
Last recorded85,230 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 DOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2010 84,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 84,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 83,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pump mount corroded - not insecure.

light scratching & damage to swept area of winscreen.

o/s/r footbrake less effecient than n/s.

surface corrosion noted to front brake discs.

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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B103 DOO is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B103 DOO, 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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B103 DOO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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