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JGK 217T

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,637 mi
Last recorded5,637 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGK 217T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 5,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 5,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 4,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 4,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 3,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering shaft touching insulation around exhaust front pipe

Fail 11 Sep 2013 16 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering shaft touching insulation around exhaust front pipe

Pass 15 Feb 2011 2 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

some rust on osr chassis rail

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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JGK 217T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JGK 217T, 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 JGK 217T registered?

JGK 217T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is JGK 217T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGK 217T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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