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JHO 357L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 357L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 78,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

car been undersilled

Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,923 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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JHO 357L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JHO 357L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHO 357L registered?

JHO 357L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is JHO 357L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHO 357L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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