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YOC 520T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,479 mi
Last recorded55,479 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOC 520T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 55,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,247 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,043 miles

offside front steering rack boot is slightly twisted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,307 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,532 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 44,734 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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YOC 520T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YOC 520T, 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 YOC 520T registered?

YOC 520T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1979.

Is YOC 520T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOC 520T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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