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JDU 442N

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,105 mi
Last recorded53,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDU 442N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pinching

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,877 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front brake pinching.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,169 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr boot to wheel arch rusty and holed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,339 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr inner wheel arch to boot floor rusty and thin

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2011 51,339 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr inner wheel arch to boot floor rusty and thin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os inner wheel arch and boot rusty and thin

os sill rusty and thin

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,232 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os inner wheel arch and boot rusty and thin

os sill rusty and thin

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,133 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 50,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 50,720 miles

Centre exhaust rubber tatty

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in o/s centre sill

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,720 miles

Centre exhaust rubber tatty

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in o/s centre sill

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes pinching

Small hole in o/s centre sill

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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JDU 442N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JDU 442N, 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.

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What year was JDU 442N registered?

JDU 442N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1975.

Is JDU 442N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDU 442N shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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