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JDA 381N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDA 381N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 86,413 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2014 86,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 86,413 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 86,413 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 381N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDA 381N, 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 381N registered?

JDA 381N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1975.

Is JDA 381N safe to buy?

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