1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A711 KFP
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 91,869 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A711 KFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2024
- 91,869 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.
A711 KFP 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 (A711 KFP) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A711 KFP Mileage History
- 20/08/202291,507 mi
- 19/08/202391,573 mi+66 mi
- 19/08/202391,573 mi
- 03/08/202491,869 mi+296 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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