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JEX 764V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEX 764V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022
Fail 30 Apr 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,729 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 25,729 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox cross member bolt loose

Pass 21 Aug 2011 25,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,530 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 69,971 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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JEX 764V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JEX 764V, 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 764V registered?

JEX 764V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is JEX 764V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEX 764V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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