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YJE 503T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,898 mi
Last recorded18,898 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJE 503T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 18,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 18,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,052 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 17,620 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 17,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,968 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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YJE 503T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJE 503T, 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 YJE 503T registered?

YJE 503T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is YJE 503T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJE 503T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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