CarVerify

Free Car Check

JBH 884K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,235 mi
Last recorded1,235 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBH 884K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,235 miles

Bind on front brakes.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 1,190 miles

underside of vehicle under sealed, slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2013 1,097 miles

1 under side of car heavely under sealed 2 nsf /osf wheel bearings slight play allso osr /nsr 3 osr wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2011 830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 274 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JBH 884K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 JBH 884K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBH 884K?

You can check the full history of JBH 884K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JBH 884K registered?

JBH 884K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1972.

Is JBH 884K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBH 884K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBH 884K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JBH 884K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.