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JNH 909T

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNH 909T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 94,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,694 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,741 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise slight noise from rear w/bearings

exhaust mount (rear of centre pipe) cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 90,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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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JNH 909T is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 JNH 909T, 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 41 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 JNH 909T registered?

JNH 909T is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is JNH 909T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNH 909T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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