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JUX 490V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUX 490V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 May 2024

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle covered with wax oil, restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2022 9,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,318 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 5,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to N\S\R N\S\R wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,066 miles

Slight variation to increase rate across rear axle (foot brake)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly low

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S floor to sills

Slight wear track arm bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,158 miles

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

Slight wear front track arm bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 2,004 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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JUX 490V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JUX 490V, 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 JUX 490V registered?

JUX 490V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is JUX 490V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUX 490V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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