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JBU 343N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBU 343N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018
Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 7,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 7,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014
Pass 7 May 2013
Pass 10 May 2012
Pass 17 Feb 2011
Pass 6 Nov 2009 1,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007
Pass 13 Dec 2005

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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JBU 343N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 JBU 343N, 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

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What year was JBU 343N registered?

JBU 343N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is JBU 343N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBU 343N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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