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JMD 580K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 580K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 74,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,533 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,231 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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JMD 580K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 JMD 580K, 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 JMD 580K registered?

JMD 580K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is JMD 580K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMD 580K shows 13 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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