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YTA 513S

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,138 mi
Last recorded56,138 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 513S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,342 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 55,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,919 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,592 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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YTA 513S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YTA 513S, 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 YTA 513S registered?

YTA 513S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YTA 513S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 513S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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