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BJF 205Y

1983 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,407 mi
Last recorded59,407 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJF 205Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 59,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,924 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,280 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,745 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,745 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust hanger wired up

Pass 1 May 2013 44,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2013 44,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,979 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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BJF 205Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJF 205Y, 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.

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BJF 205Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1983.

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