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BFP 149Y

1983 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,255 mi
Last recorded4,255 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFP 149Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play front steering play

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 3,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 1,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 91,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,641 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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BFP 149Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 BFP 149Y, 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 43 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 BFP 149Y registered?

BFP 149Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is BFP 149Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFP 149Y shows 8 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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