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YRH 550S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRH 550S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026
Pass 19 Dec 2023
Pass 30 Sep 2022
Pass 10 Jun 2021
Pass 22 Jun 2019
Pass 25 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016
Fail 15 Apr 2016

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm X2 (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm x 2 (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015
Pass 20 Feb 2014
Pass 16 Feb 2013

no speedo fitted, so mileage could not be recorded

Pass 15 Nov 2011
Pass 15 Oct 2010
Pass 30 Sep 2009
Pass 6 Sep 2008
Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,135 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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YRH 550S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YRH 550S, 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

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What year was YRH 550S registered?

YRH 550S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is YRH 550S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRH 550S shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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