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JFD 605V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,388 mi
Last recorded26,388 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFD 605V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 24,736 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 23,929 miles

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

n/s main beam headlight lens corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 23,136 miles

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

n/s main beam reflector det

Fail 9 May 2017 23,136 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s main beam reflector det

Pass 4 May 2016 22,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,072 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s floor pan slightly corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

steering rack has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,897 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 18,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front offside inner wheel arch corroding [under wing]

gear box mounting inadequate

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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JFD 605V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JFD 605V, 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 JFD 605V registered?

JFD 605V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is JFD 605V safe to buy?

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