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JSE 673V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

337 mi
Last recorded337 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSE 673V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 337 miles

Propshaft component defective

corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis/body rails not considered excessive

engine oil leak

oil leak on nearside rear axle hub seal/backplate

Fail 19 Sep 2011 337 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis/body rails not considered excessive

engine oil leak

oil leak on nearside rear axle hub seal/backplate

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Top suspension strut bearing partially siezed/stiff on nearside front

brake pipes on nearside rear axle cable tied to spring u bolt and chafing

offside front wheel brake lightly binding

unable to fully assess corrosion/repairs due to heavy application of underseal

Fail 17 Sep 2010 76 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Top suspension strut bearing partially siezed/stiff on nearside front

brake pipes on nearside rear axle cable tied to spring u bolt and chafing

offside front wheel brake lightly binding

unable to fully assess corrosion/repairs due to heavy application of underseal

Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,359 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 99,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

chassis leg at o/s/f corroded and holed not adversley affecting braking or steering

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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JSE 673V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JSE 673V, 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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JSE 673V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1979.

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