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UEV 507R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,527 mi
Last recorded38,527 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEV 507R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 38,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,850 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 37,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 36,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,708 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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UEV 507R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEV 507R, 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 UEV 507R?

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What year was UEV 507R registered?

UEV 507R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1977.

Is UEV 507R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEV 507R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEV 507R have outstanding finance?

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