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BFJ 204L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,997 mi
Last recorded4,997 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 204L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,516 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 4,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 641 miles

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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BFJ 204L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 BFJ 204L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFJ 204L registered?

BFJ 204L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is BFJ 204L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFJ 204L 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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