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JEH 439V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEH 439V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024
Fail 30 Jul 2024

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Steering locking device missing Tie bar to lower arms,split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn through on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrect(inside and outside)

Fail 25 May 2021

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrect(inside and outside)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,860 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 110,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,077 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 108,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,619 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,611 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE. CORROSION BEYOND ECC. REPAIR.

Pass 17 Dec 2005 43,290 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 43,290 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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JEH 439V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JEH 439V, 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.

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What year was JEH 439V registered?

JEH 439V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is JEH 439V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEH 439V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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