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UCN 384S

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,126 mi
Last recorded13,126 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCN 384S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,009 miles

slight corrosion near passenger door hinges

Fail 29 Jun 2015 13,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 11,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,881 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2006 10,621 miles

Advisories 005,006,007,009 and 011 from 10th still apply.

Fail 10 May 2006 10,619 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for UCN 384S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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