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URJ 217S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURJ 217S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025
Pass 17 May 2024
Pass 19 May 2018 55,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,821 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,652 miles

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

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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URJ 217S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 URJ 217S, 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 URJ 217S?

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What year was URJ 217S registered?

URJ 217S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 1977.

Is URJ 217S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URJ 217S shows 9 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 URJ 217S have outstanding finance?

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