CarVerify

Free Car Check

LFR 336T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationLFR 336T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,450 miles

COMPETITION PREPARED

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,696 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,411 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,003 miles

NSR brake low effort.

Only drivers seat fitted, passenger seatbelt fitted to car, checked and meets test criteria.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 87,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

NSR brake low effort.

Only drivers seat fitted, passenger seatbelt fitted to car, checked and meets test criteria.

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
Full Ford Escort reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LFR 336T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFR 336T, 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 LFR 336T?

You can check the full history of LFR 336T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LFR 336T registered?

LFR 336T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LFR 336T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 336T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFR 336T 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 LFR 336T. 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.