MOT Status
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69,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Position lamp not working fr and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
non obligatory spot lamp inoperative
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
non obligatory spot lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut weeping (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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JWC 498N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 JWC 498N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JWC 498N registered?
JWC 498N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1975.
Is JWC 498N safe to buy?
The MOT history for JWC 498N shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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