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BNA 188Y

1983 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNA 188Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 88,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,514 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,514 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 88,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,929 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 87,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 87,434 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 87,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 87,209 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BNA 188Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BNA 188Y, 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 BNA 188Y registered?

BNA 188Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is BNA 188Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNA 188Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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