MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer tread
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outter tread
surface rust to front cross-member
surface rust to under side of car
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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B143 GRP is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B143 GRP, 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 B143 GRP registered?
B143 GRP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1985.
Is B143 GRP safe to buy?
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