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UIA 5187

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,666 mi
Last recorded43,666 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 5187
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2022 43,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,634 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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UIA 5187 is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 UIA 5187, 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 47 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 UIA 5187?

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What year was UIA 5187 registered?

UIA 5187 is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1979.

Is UIA 5187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIA 5187 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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