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KJN 700V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 700V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 67,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 66,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 66,525 miles

front brakes show imbalance...

front flexi pipe ferrules corroded/weak..

o/s headlight weak pattern...

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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KJN 700V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 KJN 700V, 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 47 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 KJN 700V registered?

KJN 700V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is KJN 700V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJN 700V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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