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ODR 183S

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODR 183S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 58,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 58,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 58,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,864 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 57,861 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,813 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 57,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose /washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolt nut cut (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment bolt loose on to rack (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail torsion bar nut not on nylon (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt snapped & weld snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail torsion bar nut not on nylon (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment bolt missing after lower bolt & nut (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel line close to rear shocker

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,273 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,266 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,078 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 57,070 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front trye has light cracking in treads

offside front tyre has light cracking in treads

offside rear tyre has light cracking in side walls

Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,934 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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ODR 183S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODR 183S, 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.

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What year was ODR 183S registered?

ODR 183S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1978.

Is ODR 183S safe to buy?

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