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UHT 700T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2060cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHT 700T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,060cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026

rally car

Pass 12 Apr 2021
Pass 5 Mar 2020
Fail 5 Mar 2020

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hydrolic hand brake fitted and cables

Pass 8 May 2017

hydrolic hand brake fitted

rally car

Fail 8 May 2017

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

hydrolic hand brake fitted

rally car

Pass 14 Apr 2016

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hydrolic hand brake fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hydrolic hand brake fitted

left hand windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hydrolic hand brake fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013

small cut right hand front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012

corrosion on sills

Fail 10 Apr 2012

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on sills

Pass 5 Apr 2011

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on right hand chassie

hydrolic hand brake fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hydrolic handbrake fitted and cables presant

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fly off handbrake fitted

hydrolic handbrake also fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,161 miles

light rumble from right hand front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2006 30,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hydrolic handbrake fitted and cables also fitted

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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UHT 700T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,060cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHT 700T, 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 UHT 700T registered?

UHT 700T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is UHT 700T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHT 700T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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