MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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YOH 471T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 YOH 471T, 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.
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YOH 471T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1979.
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