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BPA 334Y

1983 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 334Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 82,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,572 miles

Battery not secured

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Battery not secured

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 80,755 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,567 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Fail 1 Jul 2011 80,567 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,294 miles

offside wiper blade split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel filler neck bracket slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 78,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 773,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,527 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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BPA 334Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BPA 334Y, 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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What year was BPA 334Y registered?

BPA 334Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is BPA 334Y safe to buy?

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