MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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.
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What year was YAG 834S registered?
YAG 834S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1978.
Is YAG 834S safe to buy?
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