1985 Ford 5.0L Petrol · B128 DCX
1985 Ford (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 50,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 5000cc
B128 DCX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 50,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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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B128 DCX Mileage History
- 09/03/202249,405 mi
- 26/04/202249,438 mi+33 mi
- 11/04/202350,430 mi+992 mi
Average of roughly 941 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B128 DCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Unknown (B128 DCX) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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