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JCD 133N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,219 mi
Last recorded3,219 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCD 133N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 3,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 2,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 1,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,889 miles

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak from engine area

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering (free play detected at wheel)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,470 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre inner tread (wearing).

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,438 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre inner tread (wearing).

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner tread worn).

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 850,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,580 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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JCD 133N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JCD 133N, 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 JCD 133N registered?

JCD 133N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1975.

Is JCD 133N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCD 133N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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