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JHU 283N

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,060 mi
Last recorded20,060 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHU 283N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 20,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,878 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 19,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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JHU 283N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 JHU 283N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JHU 283N?

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What year was JHU 283N registered?

JHU 283N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is JHU 283N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHU 283N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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