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B111 EEW

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,789 mi
Last recorded7,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,789 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 7,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,571 miles

Nearside Front tie rod front rod end boot has a slight split

Offside Front tie rod front track rod end boot has a slight split

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 6,703 miles

Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

n/s/f tie rod front track rod end boot has a minor split

o/s/f tie rod front track rod end boot has a minor split

Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 5,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 5,901 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 5,817 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 792 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 EEW is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EEW, 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 B111 EEW registered?

B111 EEW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B111 EEW safe to buy?

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