CarVerify

Free Car Check

UPE 800S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 800S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 86,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 85,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 85,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 85,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 85,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 84,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,794 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UPE 800S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPE 800S, 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 UPE 800S?

You can check the full history of UPE 800S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UPE 800S registered?

UPE 800S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 1977.

Is UPE 800S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPE 800S shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPE 800S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UPE 800S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.