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JCH 459K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,703 mi
Last recorded22,703 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCH 459K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 22,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 22,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 19,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,286 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,133 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 May 2010 17,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 16,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 14,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,046 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 13,046 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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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JCH 459K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 JCH 459K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCH 459K registered?

JCH 459K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is JCH 459K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCH 459K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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