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YOM 727T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,328 mi
Last recorded47,328 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOM 727T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 45,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,682 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside front sill corroded.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,595 miles

Offside front wheel bearing noisy.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,460 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,450 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 42,397 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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YOM 727T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YOM 727T, 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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What year was YOM 727T registered?

YOM 727T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is YOM 727T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOM 727T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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