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1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B742 ODL

B742 ODL

1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 22,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1600cc

B742 ODL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
  • 22,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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B742 ODL Mileage History

  1. 15/11/202178,615 mi
  2. 15/11/202178,615 mi
  3. 31/10/202222,144 mi-56,471 mi
  4. 29/05/202422,710 mi+566 mi
  5. 25/04/202522,835 mi+125 mi

Average of roughly -16,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

B742 ODL MOT History

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

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (B742 ODL) between November 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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