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JHT 613L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests27 (12 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

1,486 mi
Last recorded1,486 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 613L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 1,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Dec 2017 1,486 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2016 78 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 78 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

front brake pads low

rear spring "U" bolts slightly corroded

rear springs slightly corroded

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,653 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,982 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 96,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,982 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

lots of holes through single layer of vehicle underside

nearside jacking point corroded

nearside rear bump stop bracket deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

offside jacking point corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,567 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,256 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,256 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

offside front anti roll bar washer corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 94,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 25 May 2010 94,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 May 2009 92,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

rust holes in neaside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 5 May 2009 92,648 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

rust holes in neaside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2008 91,215 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 91,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 89,214 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 89,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 87,343 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JHT 613L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 JHT 613L, 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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JHT 613L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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