MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion near passenger door hinges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion near passenger door hinges
Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisories 005,006,007,009 and 011 from 10th still apply.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Battery is insecure.
Both front suspension struts top mounts for springs are sticky in turning.
Light corrosion behind nearside front suspension strut top mount.
Nearside front brake sticking slightly.
New locking tabs would be adviseable for front brake caliper bolts.
No tell-tale light for full beam headlights.
Slight damage to nearside front outer rim on alloy wheel.
Slight vibration showing with front discs.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UCN 384S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UCN 384S, 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 UCN 384S registered?
UCN 384S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is UCN 384S safe to buy?
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