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BEL 425A

1981 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,095 mi
Last recorded2,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Popular14,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 425A
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 2,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 1,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 1,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 935 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 26 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 2 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2007 2 miles

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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BEL 425A is a 1981 Ford Popular in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,098 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEL 425A, 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 45 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEL 425A?

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What year was BEL 425A registered?

BEL 425A is a 1981 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is BEL 425A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 425A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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