MOT Status
ValidMileage
6 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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body covers fitted restricting inspection
engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
body and sump guards fitted
LSD fitted
Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play
Offside Front Rack arm play
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
driver ability defective...
Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
LSD Fitted
Rally car
Corossion to n/s front floor pan, not in prescribed area.
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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