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YYO 835T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYO 835T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026
Pass 15 May 2025
Pass 14 Mar 2024
Fail 13 Mar 2024

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016

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

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

Slight wear to all suspension pillow ball joints. Radius and lower arms, and anti roll bar.

Fail 21 Jun 2016

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2011
Pass 2 Oct 2009
Pass 20 Sep 2008
Pass 16 Jun 2007
Pass 4 Aug 2005

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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YYO 835T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YYO 835T, 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 YYO 835T registered?

YYO 835T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is YYO 835T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYO 835T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYO 835T have outstanding finance?

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