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YHW 45V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHW 45V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 31,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 31,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 30,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,300 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 29,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing possibly starting to get noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,819 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,432 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 26,432 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YHW 45V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHW 45V, 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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YHW 45V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 1979.

Is YHW 45V safe to buy?

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