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JEX 628V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,699 mi
Last recorded9,699 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEX 628V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 9,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 9,636 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 9,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 9,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 9,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 9,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 8,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,048 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 6,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 4,538 miles

Advise slight play in the O/S/F inner steering rack joint

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2005 38,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise n/s rear spare wheel well coroded attention requiered as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s front wings poor condition

advise o/s & n/s rear reaction arm bushes on body starting to split change as soon as possible

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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JEX 628V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JEX 628V, 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

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What year was JEX 628V registered?

JEX 628V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1979.

Is JEX 628V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEX 628V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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