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YKP 577T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 577T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 94,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 94,203 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in osr wheel bearing

slight play in os track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,111 miles

slight play in nsf track rod end

very slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2019 94,016 miles

slight cut in nsf inner edge side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,837 miles

nsf inner side wall slightly damaged

osf floor starting to corode

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,629 miles

both head lamp backing reflectors corroding

corrosion starting in osf top strut mount

slight bind from nsr brake

Pass 9 Apr 2016 93,256 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

os head lamp backing corroded

prepared for trials

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,827 miles

corrosion starting in osr inner sill by boot floor

os brake pipe inside car loose

os indicater tell tale dim

rear seats removed due to being a trials car

wiring inside passenger side of car loose

Fail 27 Feb 2015 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting in osr inner sill by boot floor

os brake pipe inside car loose

os indicater tell tale dim

rear seats removed due to being a trials car

wiring inside passenger side of car loose

Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,761 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight blow from center exhaust

slight cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,959 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,934 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in steering rack inner joints

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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YKP 577T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YKP 577T, 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.

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YKP 577T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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