1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A375 OCR
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 76,668 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,668 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
A375 OCR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 76,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A375 OCR Mileage History
- 25/07/202276,100 mi
- 25/07/202276,100 mi
- 17/07/202576,668 mi+568 mi
- 17/07/202576,668 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A375 OCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (A375 OCR) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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