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YAJ 231T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,518 mi
Last recorded69,518 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAJ 231T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,156 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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YAJ 231T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAJ 231T, 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 YAJ 231T registered?

YAJ 231T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YAJ 231T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAJ 231T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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