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JLC 404V

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,073 mi
Last recorded26,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 404V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2019 26,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,758 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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JLC 404V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JLC 404V, 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.

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What year was JLC 404V registered?

JLC 404V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 September 1979.

Is JLC 404V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLC 404V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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