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B122 HWV

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB122 HWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,018 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,002 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 69,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,917 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 68,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,519 miles

nearside outer sill light corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,725 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 65,609 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 65,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 64,741 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2006 64,167 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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B122 HWV is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B122 HWV, 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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B122 HWV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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