MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
seat belts slow to reel back in
Rear Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)
Rear Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
seat belts slow to reel back in
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery insecure
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JCD 954N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 JCD 954N, 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 JCD 954N registered?
JCD 954N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1975.
Is JCD 954N safe to buy?
The MOT history for JCD 954N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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