MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak oil sump plug ()
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / inside boot (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner drop sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner drop sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak oil sump plug ()
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YND 814S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YND 814S, 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.
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How do I check the history of YND 814S?
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What year was YND 814S registered?
YND 814S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1978.
Is YND 814S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YND 814S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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