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BGX 908Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,296 mi
Last recorded56,296 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 908Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 56,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 56,068 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,795 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage oil leak from engine (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 53,791 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering damper slight oil seepage oil leak from engine (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 53,433 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,680 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,677 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust box repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,293 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 50,488 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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BGX 908Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BGX 908Y, 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 BGX 908Y registered?

BGX 908Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is BGX 908Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGX 908Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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