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BFA 471Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,680 mi
Last recorded29,680 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 471Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 28,368 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 25,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 23,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 21,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 16,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 14,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 112,671 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 9,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 8,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 6,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 104,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 104,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 1,853 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 1,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 1,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BFA 471Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 BFA 471Y, 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 44 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 BFA 471Y registered?

BFA 471Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is BFA 471Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFA 471Y shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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