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YLE 12S

1978 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLE 12S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026

vehicle presented for test as a rally car

Pass 25 Jan 2025
Pass 20 Oct 2021
Pass 20 Oct 2020
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,580 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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YLE 12S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLE 12S, 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

How do I check the history of YLE 12S?

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What year was YLE 12S registered?

YLE 12S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YLE 12S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLE 12S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLE 12S have outstanding finance?

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