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YFN 914V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFN 914V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,640 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,322 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 92,088 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 91,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,680 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 89,487 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 88,444 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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YFN 914V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFN 914V, 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.

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What year was YFN 914V registered?

YFN 914V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is YFN 914V safe to buy?

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