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SYB 480R

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 480R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019
Pass 5 Feb 2018
Pass 2 Dec 2016
Pass 13 Nov 2015
Pass 13 Nov 2014
Pass 29 Oct 2013

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

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

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011
Fail 23 Jun 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 1,138 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2009 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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SYB 480R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 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 SYB 480R, 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 50 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 SYB 480R registered?

SYB 480R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1976.

Is SYB 480R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 480R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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