1978 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · XAX 899T
1978 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1978. Recorded mileage 71,789 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1298cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
XAX 899T Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2022
- 71,789 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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XAX 899T Mileage History
- 18/03/202271,789 mi
- 18/03/202271,789 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
XAX 899T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Escort (XAX 899T) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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