MOT Status
ValidMileage
5,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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YDW 33T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YDW 33T, 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 YDW 33T?
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What year was YDW 33T registered?
YDW 33T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1979.
Is YDW 33T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YDW 33T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YDW 33T have outstanding finance?
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