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YPR 204T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPR 204T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 750,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,433 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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YPR 204T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YPR 204T, 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

How do I check the history of YPR 204T?

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What year was YPR 204T registered?

YPR 204T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is YPR 204T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPR 204T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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