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UHC 905T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,212 mi
Last recorded2,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHC 905T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 2,212 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed floor /chassis

Fail 28 May 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged along chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed floor /chassis

Pass 19 Jan 2019 88,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake aplication uneven

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,837 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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UHC 905T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UHC 905T, 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

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What year was UHC 905T registered?

UHC 905T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is UHC 905T safe to buy?

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