1979 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · YWL 50V
1979 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1979. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YWL 50V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YWL 50V MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Ford Escort (YWL 50V) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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