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BDA 10W

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 10W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,047 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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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BDA 10W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 BDA 10W, 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 46 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 BDA 10W registered?

BDA 10W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is BDA 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDA 10W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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