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JBO 749N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBO 749N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,100 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,383 miles

holes in floor but not within 30cms of brakes,steering,suspention etc

underneath vehicle undersealed heavily

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,141 miles

underneath vehicle has surface rust but not holed at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,032 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,263 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 749N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 749N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBO 749N?

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What year was JBO 749N registered?

JBO 749N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1975.

Is JBO 749N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBO 749N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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