1978 Ford Fairmont 4.8L Petrol · YBA 436S
1978 Ford Fairmont (4.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1978. Recorded mileage 83,942 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FAIRMONT
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YBA 436S Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 83,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YBA 436S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Fairmont (YBA 436S) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
YBA 436S Mileage History
- 29/11/202183,945 mi
- 15/05/202683,945 mi
- 15/05/202683,942 mi-3 mi
Average of roughly -1 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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