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NUD 452T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUD 452T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 94,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 92,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 92,022 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 91,249 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 90,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 90,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2019 88,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 86,444 miles

rear flexy brake pipe starting to detereorate

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 81,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 77,978 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,587 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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NUD 452T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUD 452T, 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 48 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 NUD 452T registered?

NUD 452T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is NUD 452T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUD 452T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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