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UJN 527V

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 527V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019
Pass 6 Jun 2018
Pass 21 Sep 2016
Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,119 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,111 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,231 miles

u.j prop joint worn

Fail 24 Jul 2010 56,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

u.j prop joint worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

prop centre rubber bush worn

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,638 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,053 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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UJN 527V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UJN 527V, 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

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What year was UJN 527V registered?

UJN 527V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is UJN 527V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJN 527V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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