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B105 YKK

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,425 mi
Last recorded68,425 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 YKK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 68,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,418 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sill s due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2017 68,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to inspect outer sill s due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,406 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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B105 YKK is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B105 YKK, 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 B105 YKK registered?

B105 YKK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1985.

Is B105 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B105 YKK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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