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JBO 584W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBO 584W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,606 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,606 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 84,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,606 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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JBO 584W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 JBO 584W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBO 584W registered?

JBO 584W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1981.

Is JBO 584W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBO 584W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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