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YWN 466T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,218 mi
Last recorded39,218 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWN 466T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2019 39,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 38,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 38,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,420 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)

clutch cable rubbing on steering shaft

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,992 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,151 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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YWN 466T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 YWN 466T, 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 47 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 YWN 466T registered?

YWN 466T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is YWN 466T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWN 466T shows 11 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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