MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,453 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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) ()
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) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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