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YHK 934S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHK 934S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,139 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front and rear inner wings starting to corrode.

front tyres perished.

heavily painted underside.

inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2009 95,857 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front and rear inner wings starting to corrode.

front tyres perished.

heavily painted underside.

inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 89,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,476 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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YHK 934S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHK 934S, 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 YHK 934S registered?

YHK 934S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is YHK 934S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHK 934S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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