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B140 VVU

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB140 VVU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,597 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,420 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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B140 VVU is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B140 VVU, 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 B140 VVU registered?

B140 VVU is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B140 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B140 VVU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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