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JWC 498N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,843 mi
Last recorded69,843 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 498N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 69,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2026 69,843 miles

Offside Position lamp not working fr and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,273 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,541 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 68,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 68,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 68,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 67,794 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,445 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,948 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

non obligatory spot lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,929 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,309 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,309 miles

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?

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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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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