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YNF 945T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 945T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020
Pass 30 Mar 2019
Pass 5 Mar 2018
Pass 5 Nov 2016 22,416 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 18,957 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting slight deteriorated rubber.

hand brake cable not operational to wheels

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,250 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,933 miles

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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YNF 945T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YNF 945T, 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 YNF 945T registered?

YNF 945T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is YNF 945T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNF 945T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YNF 945T have outstanding finance?

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