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YHT 473V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,175 mi
Last recorded13,175 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHT 473V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 13,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 55,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2009 55,886 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running on 3 cylinders

slight play in off/side and near/side of steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine running on 3 cylinders

slight play in off/side and near/side of steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,793 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 53,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YHT 473V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHT 473V, 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

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What year was YHT 473V registered?

YHT 473V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is YHT 473V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHT 473V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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