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BHJ 391X

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,153 mi
Last recorded63,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 391X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower n/s o/s outer sills have some minor surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,760 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s o/s outer sills have some minor surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2019 56,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,836 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,795 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,095 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,078 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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BHJ 391X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHJ 391X, 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 391X registered?

BHJ 391X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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