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JGN 477K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,167 mi
Last recorded22,167 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGN 477K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,167 miles

os sill damaged,bonnet catch poor operation,non standard suspension fitted,

Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,673 miles

steering column slight play,offside sill damaged,non standard suspension fitted,

Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,588 miles

sills damaged,non standard suspension fitted,

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,010 miles

sills damaged,welded,non standard suspension fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,129 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades poor condition,sills damaged,non standard suspension fitted,tyres different sizes front and rear,

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensivly welded throughout,modified for off road use,lights poor operationsills damaged,rear seat security suspect,steering rack has playboth rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,232 miles

non standard suspension fitted,rear brake pipes poorly fitted,sills damaged,chassis welded,washers poor operation.lights poor operation.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

non standard suspension fitted,rear brake pipes poorly fitted,sills damaged,chassis welded,washers poor operation.lights poor operation.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust close to body,car modified for offroad use,n/s/f tyre sha slight side wall damage,rear cross floor brake pipe slightly inscure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust close to body,car modifyd fo offroad use,n/s front brake hose sligthly twisted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

vehicle modifyed for off road use

Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,183 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering and suspension worn,seat belts poor condition,extensive welding carried out,lights poor condition.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,381 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 174 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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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JGN 477K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 JGN 477K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGN 477K registered?

JGN 477K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is JGN 477K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGN 477K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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