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YLK 592S

1978 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLK 592S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 82,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,001 miles

oil leak

slight wear to offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,370 miles

nearside front shock damp

slight play in nearside inner rack knuckle

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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YLK 592S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLK 592S, 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 YLK 592S?

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What year was YLK 592S registered?

YLK 592S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is YLK 592S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLK 592S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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