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YGT 914S

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGT 914S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010

rear halfshaft oil seals leaking at hub

Fail 22 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear halfshaft oil seals leaking at hub

steering arm split pins missing

clutch cable jamming in steering coupling

Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,067 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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YGT 914S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 YGT 914S, 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 49 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 YGT 914S?

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What year was YGT 914S registered?

YGT 914S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 November 1977.

Is YGT 914S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGT 914S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YGT 914S have outstanding finance?

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