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B111 CVW

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,452 mi
Last recorded6,452 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 CVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 6,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 6,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 5,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 4,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 3,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 2,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 2,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 2,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 2,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 743 miles

o/s/r brake discs rusty on inside

Pass 24 Jun 2010 422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,402 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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B111 CVW is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B111 CVW, 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 B111 CVW registered?

B111 CVW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B111 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 CVW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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