1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A723 MOO
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 41,070 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A723 MOO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2024
- 41,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A723 MOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (A723 MOO) between August 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
A723 MOO Mileage History
- 06/08/202240,515 mi
- 03/02/202441,070 mi+555 mi
Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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