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YND 814S

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,725 mi
Last recorded21,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 814S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 21,499 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 21,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 21,404 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak oil sump plug ()

Fail 9 May 2017 21,403 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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