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YCX 18V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,615 mi
Last recorded2,615 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCX 18V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 2,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 2,513 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 1,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 1,422 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 1,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings but not excessively rough when rotated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 455 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,446 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,225 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on underneath of car

Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,113 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

screen washers require adjustment.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,231 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 26,663 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet struts defective

both front seat very slight play

oil leak

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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YCX 18V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCX 18V, 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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YCX 18V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1979.

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