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UJT 766S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJT 766S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,358 miles

Both front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

Both front shock bodies corroding

Coolant pipe in close proximity to crank pulley

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NO handbrake warning lamp

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery loose but not insecure

Both front shock bodies corroded

Coolant pipe in close proximity to crank pulley

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hose flexi ferrules corroding

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No handbrake warning lamp

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 67,065 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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UJT 766S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UJT 766S, 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 UJT 766S registered?

UJT 766S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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