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BHJ 429J

2010 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,671 mi
Last recorded85,671 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2010 Ford Escort46,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 429J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,671 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2010 85,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 85,671 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 429J is a 2010 Ford Escort in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2010 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,993 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 429J, 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 16 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHJ 429J registered?

BHJ 429J is a 2010 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is BHJ 429J safe to buy?

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