1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · HVS 345Y
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1983. Recorded mileage 71,907 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,907 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
HVS 345Y Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2021
- 71,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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HVS 345Y Mileage History
- 05/06/200677,898 mi
- 09/06/200677,898 mi
- 07/06/200777,009 mi-889 mi
- 22/04/200878,706 mi+1,697 mi
- 28/04/200978,342 mi-364 mi
- 28/04/200978,342 mi
- 18/05/201079,754 mi+1,412 mi
- 26/03/201179,895 mi+141 mi
- 26/03/201179,895 mi
- 14/04/201270,675 mi-9,220 mi
- 14/04/201270,675 mi
- 25/06/201370,600 mi-75 mi
- 01/07/201370,600 mi
- 30/04/201670,621 mi+21 mi
- 22/04/201770,243 mi-378 mi
- 30/03/201970,500 mi+257 mi
- 26/04/202171,907 mi+1,407 mi
Average of roughly -402 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HVS 345Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (HVS 345Y) between June 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
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