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JBA 160N

1975 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,453 mi
Last recorded3,453 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBA 160N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 3,453 miles

ENGINE IDLES UP AND DOWN

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 3,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FRONT PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING 30CM ROLL BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING 30CM ROLL BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

ENGINE IDLES UP AND DOWN

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2015 2,142 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 2,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 92,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,850 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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JBA 160N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 JBA 160N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBA 160N registered?

JBA 160N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1975.

Is JBA 160N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBA 160N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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