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A206 BAP

1983 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA206 BAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,294 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 75,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted poorly repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust has been secured by cable tying to fuel pressure accumulator. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,096 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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A206 BAP is a 1983 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 A206 BAP, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A206 BAP registered?

A206 BAP is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A206 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A206 BAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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