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UDW 218S

1978 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,755 mi
Last recorded5,755 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDW 218S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 5,755 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 5,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 5,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 5,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 5,755 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 5,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 5,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 5,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 5,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 5,755 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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UDW 218S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UDW 218S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UDW 218S?

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What year was UDW 218S registered?

UDW 218S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is UDW 218S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDW 218S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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