MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake discs corroded.
N/s outter sill slightly corroded.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake discs corroded.
N/s outter sill slightly corroded.
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight play in nsf track rod
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in nsf track rod
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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YNF 209S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 YNF 209S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YNF 209S registered?
YNF 209S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1977.
Is YNF 209S safe to buy?
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