MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,177 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside engine mounting split
Offside engine mounting split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play split pin not locked no grease cap (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside engine mounting split
Offside engine mounting split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
oil leak on diff
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
oil leak on diff
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leaks
slight wear in various steering and suspension bushes
surface corrosion to various brake pipes
surface corrosion to vehicle underbody panels
No lights fitted at time of test
all lights masked at time of test
slight oil leaks †surface corrosion to under body †under body covered in underseal †corrosion to various body panels
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
CEA 411T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 CEA 411T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CEA 411T?
You can check the full history of CEA 411T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CEA 411T registered?
CEA 411T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1978.
Is CEA 411T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CEA 411T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CEA 411T have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CEA 411T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.