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YFK 893S

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,549 mi
Last recorded42,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFK 893S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,766 miles

Nearside slight wear to inner rack joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s rear sill and n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,625 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

slight wear in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to o/s front top strut suspension panel

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,597 miles

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,682 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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YFK 893S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YFK 893S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFK 893S registered?

YFK 893S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is YFK 893S safe to buy?

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