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BDG 520

2005 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,769 mi
Last recorded61,769 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 520
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 22,872 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Battery insecure

N/S/R BRAKE HAS TIGHT SPOT WHEN TURNED.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STEERING DRAG LINK ROD IS NO STRAGHT ? MAY BE CORRECT.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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BDG 520 is a 2005 Ford Popular in Black with a 933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDG 520, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BDG 520 registered?

BDG 520 is a 2005 Ford Popular, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is BDG 520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDG 520 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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