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UUJ 28S

1977 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,326 mi
Last recorded34,326 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUJ 28S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 May 2018 34,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,264 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short by fuse box (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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UUJ 28S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UUJ 28S, 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.

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What year was UUJ 28S registered?

UUJ 28S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is UUJ 28S safe to buy?

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