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BDA 16E

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

811 mi
Last recorded811 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 16E
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 811 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 689 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 485 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 264 miles
Pass 14 May 2021

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2019

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

parking brake has a manual locking mechanism

repairs covered on under side of car

Pass 23 Aug 2018

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017

wear on front discs

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 16E is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 BDA 16E, 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 52 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 16E registered?

BDA 16E is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1974.

Is BDA 16E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDA 16E shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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