MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust rubber weakened
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust rubber weakened
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
backing coming off nearside and offside front headlights but not affecting beam pattern
different size tyres on front axle and back axle
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
backing coming off nearside and offside front headlights but not affecting beam pattern
different size tyres on front axle and back axle
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UKN 842S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 UKN 842S, 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 UKN 842S registered?
UKN 842S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 August 1977.
Is UKN 842S safe to buy?
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