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1978 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · ECA 261S

ECA 261S

1978 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/05/1978. Recorded mileage 43,858 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1978 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/09/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
43,858 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/09/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
1598cc

ECA 261S Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
  • 43,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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ECA 261S Mileage History

  1. 24/08/202343,168 mi
  2. 12/09/202443,858 mi+690 mi
  3. 12/09/202443,858 mi

Average of roughly 654 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

ECA 261S MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Escort (ECA 261S) between August 2023 and September 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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