DVLA verified

1978 FORD ESCORT1.3L Petrol

YBA 654S

Vehicle Insight Summary

1978 FORD ESCORT — Petrol, 1298cc. This vehicle has 42,500 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 14/03/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 42,500
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1978
Engine: 1298cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 60 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for YBA654S

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

Premium Data Locked

Unlock the full Experian-powered report to reveal outstanding finance, write-off history, stolen status, and more.

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 May 2026, 01:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1978 Ford Escort (YBA 654S) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2023 to March 2025, with 2 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 2 passes and 0 failures recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY