MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
water pump leaking heavily.
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JLK 164V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 JLK 164V, 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 JLK 164V registered?
JLK 164V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1979.
Is JLK 164V safe to buy?
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