MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no clear pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no clear pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached no split pin fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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YCT 878T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 YCT 878T, 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.
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What year was YCT 878T registered?
YCT 878T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1979.
Is YCT 878T safe to buy?
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