MOT Status
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62,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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UWB 1S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UWB 1S, 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.
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What year was UWB 1S registered?
UWB 1S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is UWB 1S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UWB 1S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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