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YSE 252S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSE 252S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025
Pass 20 Oct 2022
Pass 13 Aug 2021
Pass 25 Mar 2020
Pass 8 Apr 2019
Fail 8 Apr 2019

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Jul 2016
Pass 31 Dec 2014
Pass 27 May 2013

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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YSE 252S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YSE 252S, 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 YSE 252S registered?

YSE 252S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is YSE 252S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSE 252S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YSE 252S have outstanding finance?

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