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JEC 770T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,860 mi
Last recorded48,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 770T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,856 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 46,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 45,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 38,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 32,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 30,495 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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JEC 770T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 JEC 770T, 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 47 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 JEC 770T?

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What year was JEC 770T registered?

JEC 770T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is JEC 770T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEC 770T shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JEC 770T have outstanding finance?

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