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JWP 849K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,074 mi
Last recorded65,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWP 849K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,074 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake mounting rubber is deteriating

vehicle has heavily welding repaires

vehicle is heavily underseald

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,024 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake mounting rubber is deteriating

vehicle has heavily welding repaires

vehicle is heavily underseald

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all chassis ralls a corroded

exhaust has side of fowling but on test

frunt cross meber is damged

n/s o/s door paller a corroded

o/s and n/s inner wings heaivly repaired

o/s frunt tyre is below 1.6 but not in parts what is classed as tread

rear hand brake cable rubber mount deteriated

steering rubber deteriated

under side of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,834 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight drag to off side rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,525 miles

crossion to both rear leaf springs

light crossion to both rear wheel arches but no sharpe edeges

slight travell to hand brake lever

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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JWP 849K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 JWP 849K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JWP 849K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 October 1971.

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