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USP 633S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24 mi
Last recorded24 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSP 633S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 24 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 1,458 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 1,345 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 830 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 639 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,278 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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USP 633S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 USP 633S, 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 USP 633S registered?

USP 633S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is USP 633S safe to buy?

The MOT history for USP 633S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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