1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · 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
- 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: Average
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DAJ 109Y Mileage History
- 29/06/202284,698 mi
- 13/06/202384,881 mi+183 mi
- 17/07/202485,035 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 164 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DAJ 109Y 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 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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