Official DVLA Record

1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · DAJ 109Y

DAJ 109Y

1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/01/1983. Recorded mileage 85,035 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1983 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,035 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1597cc

DAJ 109Y Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
  • 85,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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DAJ 109Y Mileage History

  1. 29/06/202284,698 mi
  2. 13/06/202384,881 mi+183 mi
  3. 17/07/202485,035 mi+154 mi

Average of roughly 164 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

DAJ 109Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 17:44
MOT Analysis

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 1983 Ford Escort (DAJ 109Y) between June 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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.

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ADVISORY