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JDA 253N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDA 253N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 98,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,028 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,028 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 95,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 94,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,673 miles

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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JDA 253N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JDA 253N, 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 JDA 253N registered?

JDA 253N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1975.

Is JDA 253N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDA 253N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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