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YOM 778T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,915 mi
Last recorded60,915 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOM 778T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,786 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F tyre perrished

Rear brake binding slightly

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,014 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 59,887 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 59,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 59,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 59,743 miles

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

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 778T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YOM 778T, 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 YOM 778T registered?

YOM 778T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1979.

Is YOM 778T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOM 778T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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