1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B567 KNU
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 71,808 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B567 KNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 71,808 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.
B567 KNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (B567 KNU) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
B567 KNU Mileage History
- 13/05/202371,608 mi
- 13/05/202371,608 mi
- 21/05/202471,649 mi+41 mi
- 09/05/202571,711 mi+62 mi
- 17/07/202671,808 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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