MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Corrosion showing at nearside front chassis leg
Handbrake cable incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Signs of engine burning oil
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under body chassis rails damaged
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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YEL 332S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 YEL 332S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YEL 332S registered?
YEL 332S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is YEL 332S safe to buy?
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