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UYC 595R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 595R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

both inner steering rack arm, slight play

both rear leaf springs corroded

both steering rack mounting bushes worn

nearside headlight deteriated

offside front floor pan corroded

slight exhaust blow from manifold

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 20 Aug 2020 88,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

both inner steering rack arm, slight play

both rear leaf springs corroded

both steering rack mounting bushes worn

nearside headlight deteriated

offside front floor pan corroded

slight exhaust blow from manifold

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Jul 2020 88,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid running from servo (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads are incorrect for size of disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle is heavily under sealed/painted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,658 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 81,775 miles

heavely undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 797,374 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 797,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,767 miles

underside of car has been hewavily coated in underseal makeing full inspection of chassis hard all seeme ok at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,300 miles

underside of car undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,834 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Steering rack worn (Borderline)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Steering rack worn N/S (Borderline)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack worn.

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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UYC 595R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UYC 595R, 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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UYC 595R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 April 1977.

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