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JBP 455P

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,186 mi
Last recorded14,186 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBP 455P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,597 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,647 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 11,647 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,303 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 9,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 5,348 miles

o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 8 Nov 2008 5,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wheel rim

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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JBP 455P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBP 455P, 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 JBP 455P registered?

JBP 455P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 1975.

Is JBP 455P safe to buy?

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