MOT Status
ValidMileage
2,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Underbody undersealed
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
No rear seats
No rear seats
No rear seats
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of YDP 181T?
You can check the full history of YDP 181T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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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