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JLC 454K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,520 mi
Last recorded59,520 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 454K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,230 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,129 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,265 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2007 51,265 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Battery insecure

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 454K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 454K, 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 55 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 454K registered?

JLC 454K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is JLC 454K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLC 454K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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