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UAW 213S

1977 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,352 mi
Last recorded38,352 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 213S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 38,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,352 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 38,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 38,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018
Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012
Pass 11 Dec 2009
Pass 20 Sep 2008
Pass 30 Mar 2007
Pass 25 Mar 2006

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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UAW 213S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 UAW 213S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UAW 213S?

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What year was UAW 213S registered?

UAW 213S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is UAW 213S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAW 213S shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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