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1985 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

B558 VVM

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD ESCORT (1985, Petrol, 1597cc) — mileage recorded at 93,930. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 30/09/2025

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 93,930
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 1597cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1985, this Ford Escort with plate B558 VVM has undergone 2 MOT inspections since September 2024.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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ADVISORY