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UOL 659S

1978 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,397 mi
Last recorded237,397 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOL 659S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2009 237,397 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,500 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 20,500 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,980 miles

tatty looking all round

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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UOL 659S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 UOL 659S, 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 48 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 UOL 659S registered?

UOL 659S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is UOL 659S safe to buy?

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