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JBY 341K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,037 mi
Last recorded60,037 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 341K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,036 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s and no full beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,006 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise headlight switch does not all ways work

Fail 27 Jun 2011 59,700 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise headlight switch does not all ways work

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 59,768 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 59,767 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,767 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 59,767 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise battery loose

Advise n/s rear tyre worn

Advise propshaft mount area rusted

Asvise exhaust system getting rusty

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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JBY 341K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 JBY 341K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBY 341K registered?

JBY 341K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is JBY 341K safe to buy?

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