MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
diff oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
rear exhaust mount detiorating
right hand seat belt starting to fray
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMG 868K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 JMG 868K, 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 JMG 868K registered?
JMG 868K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1971.
Is JMG 868K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMG 868K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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