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JWC 844N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,228 mi
Last recorded71,228 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 844N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 71,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,762 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,712 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,374 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 70,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 70,253 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 70,138 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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JWC 844N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 844N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWC 844N registered?

JWC 844N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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The MOT history for JWC 844N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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