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JLC 479K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,445 mi
Last recorded63,445 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 479K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,442 miles

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

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

advise old repair to n/s floor pan

advise surface corrosion to n/s o/s inner outer seals

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,373 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 479K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 479K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLC 479K registered?

JLC 479K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is JLC 479K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLC 479K shows 4 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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