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YCB 516V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,672 mi
Last recorded37,672 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCB 516V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021
Pass 21 Nov 2019
Pass 29 Sep 2017
Pass 10 Nov 2016
Pass 30 Oct 2015
Pass 9 Oct 2014
Pass 27 Sep 2013
Pass 12 Oct 2012
Pass 27 Oct 2011
Pass 7 Oct 2010

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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YCB 516V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCB 516V, 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 47 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 YCB 516V registered?

YCB 516V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is YCB 516V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCB 516V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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