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YTL 407S

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTL 407S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 78,932 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 78,932 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,392 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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YTL 407S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTL 407S, 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 YTL 407S registered?

YTL 407S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1978.

Is YTL 407S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTL 407S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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