CarVerify

Free Car Check

BPW 610Y

1982 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1117cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,462 mi
Last recorded28,462 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 610Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 28,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s outer cill rear section rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,442 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 27,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,881 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished (inside edge)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 16,875 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished (inside edge)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,907 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 15,907 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 12,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Fail 6 May 2009 12,518 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2008 8,370 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 8,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BPW 610Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BPW 610Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPW 610Y?

You can check the full history of BPW 610Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BPW 610Y registered?

BPW 610Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is BPW 610Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPW 610Y shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPW 610Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BPW 610Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.