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BNG 103Y

1982 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

28,232 mi
Last recorded28,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 103Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,232 miles

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

front brake hoses lightly touching suspension legs

Fail 11 Jan 2006 27,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 25,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 25,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

stone chips in windscreen

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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BNG 103Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 BNG 103Y, 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.

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What year was BNG 103Y registered?

BNG 103Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BNG 103Y safe to buy?

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