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UFM 97R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFM 97R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2024

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2023

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2019
Pass 3 May 2018 14,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015

Factory fitted seat belts removed

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2014
Pass 15 Jun 2013
Pass 22 Sep 2006 85,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UFM 97R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UFM 97R, 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.

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What year was UFM 97R registered?

UFM 97R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is UFM 97R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFM 97R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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