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YYA 60S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,027 mi
Last recorded4,027 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 60S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 4,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 4,027 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2013 711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

travell in footbrake

Pass 18 May 2012 98,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 94,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2010 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill at rear rusty

Pass 12 May 2009 79,450 miles

nearside floor to sill corroded not part of mot

Pass 20 May 2008 70,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,215 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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YYA 60S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 YYA 60S, 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 49 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 YYA 60S registered?

YYA 60S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1977.

Is YYA 60S safe to buy?

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