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YPE 523

1982 Ford Popular

Multi-colour Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,370 mi
Last recorded5,370 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Popular13,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPE 523
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1982
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 5,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 4,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 2,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 1,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 1,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 330 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 330 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 3,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 3,219 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 3,219 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 3,219 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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YPE 523 is a 1982 Ford Popular in Multi-colour with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPE 523, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPE 523 registered?

YPE 523 is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is YPE 523 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPE 523 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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