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BFX 319Y

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,150 mi
Last recorded34,150 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFX 319Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 12,168 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23 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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BFX 319Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFX 319Y, 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 BFX 319Y registered?

BFX 319Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is BFX 319Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFX 319Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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