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YLW 847S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 847S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 6 miles

body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,394 miles

engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,394 miles

body and sump guards fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 35,394 miles

LSD fitted

Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Rack arm play

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,394 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

driver ability defective...

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,394 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,394 miles

LSD Fitted

Rally car

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,624 miles

Corossion to n/s front floor pan, not in prescribed area.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Corossion to n/s front floor pan, not in prescribed area.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,624 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 27,622 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,406 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,917 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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YLW 847S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLW 847S, 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 YLW 847S?

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What year was YLW 847S registered?

YLW 847S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is YLW 847S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 847S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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