1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B300 DGO
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 May 1985. Recorded mileage 53,382 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B300 DGO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 53,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B300 DGO 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 1985 Ford Escort (B300 DGO) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
B300 DGO Mileage History
- 20/09/202252,960 mi
- 10/09/202452,981 mi+21 mi
- 15/05/202653,382 mi+401 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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