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JCK 480S

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,287 mi
Last recorded98,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCK 480S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 98,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 97,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 96,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 95,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 14,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 13,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 13,027 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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JCK 480S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 JCK 480S, 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 48 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 JCK 480S registered?

JCK 480S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is JCK 480S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCK 480S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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