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JCS 911N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,010 mi
Last recorded97,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCS 911N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 97,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 96,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,918 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 96,918 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,910 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,892 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 96,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 96,562 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 98,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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JCS 911N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JCS 911N, 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 JCS 911N registered?

JCS 911N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1975.

Is JCS 911N safe to buy?

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