1983 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · ANA 707Y
1983 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 49,113 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ANA 707Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 49,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ANA 707Y 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 1983 Ford Escort (ANA 707Y) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
ANA 707Y Mileage History
- 02/03/202349,107 mi
- 27/08/202549,113 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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