1985 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · B587 CLG
1985 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 48,292 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B587 CLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 48,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B587 CLG 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 (B587 CLG) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
B587 CLG Mileage History
- 08/03/202340,361 mi
- 09/03/202340,361 mi
- 21/05/202446,287 mi+5,926 mi
- 12/07/202446,331 mi+44 mi
- 20/02/202648,292 mi+1,961 mi
Average of roughly 2,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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