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YAG 834S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,439 mi
Last recorded4,439 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAG 834S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 4,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023
Pass 23 Aug 2021 4,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,439 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 4,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 4,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2017
Pass 19 May 2016 12,407 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 12,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 4,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 4,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 101,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 100,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 100,218 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 99,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 99,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 99,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YAG 834S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 YAG 834S, 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 48 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 YAG 834S registered?

YAG 834S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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