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YMY 6T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMY 6T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023

Central Rear No rear seats present at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019
Pass 9 Sep 2016
Pass 7 Sep 2015
Pass 8 Jul 2014 1,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EXHUST SYSTEM VERY NOISY BUT NOT LEAKING

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

VEHICLE HAS A GREAT DEAL MODIFICATIONS BOTH STRUCTRAL AND MECHANICAL

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 57,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EXHUST SYSTEM VERY NOISY BUT NOT LEAKING

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

VEHICLE HAS A GREAT DEAL MODIFICATIONS BOTH STRUCTRAL AND MECHANICAL

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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YMY 6T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 YMY 6T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMY 6T registered?

YMY 6T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1979.

Is YMY 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMY 6T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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