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JMY 918K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,548 mi
Last recorded34,548 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 918K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake Slightly low effort.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,338 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,078 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind.

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

Offside Front seat back worn on hinges.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,720 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,712 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,279 miles

Both front wheel bearings starting to wear.

Oil leak from gearbox prop seal.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 29,622 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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JMY 918K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 JMY 918K, 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 54 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 JMY 918K registered?

JMY 918K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is JMY 918K safe to buy?

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