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UKO 99S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKO 99S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,850 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,850 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,752 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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UKO 99S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKO 99S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UKO 99S?

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What year was UKO 99S registered?

UKO 99S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UKO 99S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKO 99S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UKO 99S have outstanding finance?

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