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MFJ 984G

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,279 mi
Last recorded37,279 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 984G
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 37,279 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 37,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 37,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,562 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,480 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,477 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,442 miles

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

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

side walls cracking both front tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

all tyres cracking side walls

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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MFJ 984G is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MFJ 984G, 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 MFJ 984G registered?

MFJ 984G is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1968.

Is MFJ 984G safe to buy?

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