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JRT 455V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRT 455V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak

to low for brake rollers

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 70,254 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,085 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS NEAR HEAD LIGHTS CORRDING AND HOLD

FRONT VALANCE HOLED

O/S/F INNER WING HOLED

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 2 Feb 2009 63,085 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS NEAR HEAD LIGHTS CORRDING AND HOLD

FRONT VALANCE HOLED

O/S/F INNER WING HOLED

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,067 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

car rusting everywhere

headlamp panel/mountings corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,221 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake hose ends corroded

front and rear antirollbar bushes worn

vehicle going rusty everywhere

Fail 14 Aug 2006 59,221 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake hose ends corroded

front and rear antirollbar bushes worn

vehicle going rusty everywhere

Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,263 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some corrosion on n/s/front floor

all brake hose ends corroded

suspect n/s/front wheelbearing noisey

vehicle corroding everywhere

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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JRT 455V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JRT 455V, 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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JRT 455V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 December 1979.

Is JRT 455V safe to buy?

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