1978 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · TOV 394S
1978 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 1978. Recorded mileage 99,053 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TOV 394S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 99,053 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.
TOV 394S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Escort (TOV 394S) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TOV 394S Mileage History
- 19/11/202194,841 mi
- 14/12/202296,294 mi+1,453 mi
- 25/01/202499,063 mi+2,769 mi
- 29/01/202499,053 mi-10 mi
Average of roughly 1,920 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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