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B132 RRW

1985 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,747 mi
Last recorded81,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB132 RRW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,747 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside has general (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2008 75,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,674 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,950 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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B132 RRW is a 1985 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B132 RRW, 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 B132 RRW registered?

B132 RRW is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B132 RRW safe to buy?

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