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YER 425T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,570 mi
Last recorded35,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYER 425T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,570 miles

corrosion front strut top areas

handbrake cable touching suspension mount

heavily modified for rally use

only small amount of clearence around front tyres

Fail 25 May 2010 35,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,462 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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YER 425T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YER 425T, 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 YER 425T?

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What year was YER 425T registered?

YER 425T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is YER 425T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YER 425T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YER 425T have outstanding finance?

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