MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front and rear number plates deteriorated
no rear seats fitted or belts
non obligatory mirror missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
front and rear number plates deteriorated
no rear seats fitted or belts
non obligatory mirror missing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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JOO 761V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc 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 JOO 761V, 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 JOO 761V registered?
JOO 761V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.
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