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JDO 635W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,986 mi
Last recorded58,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDO 635W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,937 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,887 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,887 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 588,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,809 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 58,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,760 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,760 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,722 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,134 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,666 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,666 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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JDO 635W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 JDO 635W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JDO 635W?

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What year was JDO 635W registered?

JDO 635W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is JDO 635W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDO 635W shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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