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UAW 335S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,697 mi
Last recorded1,697 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 335S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 1,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 1,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 859 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 229 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 6,702 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 6,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 5,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 5,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 5,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 5,192 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 5,184 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 4,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 4,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 2,720 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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UAW 335S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 335S, 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

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What year was UAW 335S registered?

UAW 335S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is UAW 335S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAW 335S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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