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YDP 181T

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

2,547 mi
Last recorded2,547 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDP 181T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 2,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,756 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Underbody undersealed

Pass 3 May 2018 91,521 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 May 2017 90,950 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 May 2016 90,412 miles

No rear seats

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,984 miles

No rear seats

Pass 2 May 2014 89,864 miles

No rear seats

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,829 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2012 98,492 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 98,492 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 89,303 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 86,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 83,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,630 miles

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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YDP 181T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YDP 181T, 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 YDP 181T registered?

YDP 181T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is YDP 181T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDP 181T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YDP 181T have outstanding finance?

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