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BHJ 200X

1982 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 200X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,769 miles

sills and inner sills very rusty attention required soon, brake discs worn to acceptable limit/rusty.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,788 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 26,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

underside rusting.brake discs worn to acc limit.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,397 miles

brake discs worn to acc limit.under side rusting.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 26,397 miles

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

brake discs worn to acc limit.under side rusting.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,916 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BHJ 200X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BHJ 200X, 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 BHJ 200X registered?

BHJ 200X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1982.

Is BHJ 200X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 200X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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