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JXJ 588F

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,486 mi
Last recorded1,486 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXJ 588F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 1,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 1,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 973 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 79,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 79,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,138 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 71,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,131 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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JXJ 588F is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 JXJ 588F, 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 58 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 JXJ 588F registered?

JXJ 588F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1968.

Is JXJ 588F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXJ 588F shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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