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URU 904S

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,288 mi
Last recorded21,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 904S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 21,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 21,108 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 20,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 18,488 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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URU 904S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 URU 904S, 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

How do I check the history of URU 904S?

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What year was URU 904S registered?

URU 904S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is URU 904S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URU 904S 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 URU 904S have outstanding finance?

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