1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B672 AKM
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 89,362 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B672 AKM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 89,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B672 AKM 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 1985 Ford Escort (B672 AKM) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose Two wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lights affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery leads loose (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
B672 AKM Mileage History
- 28/03/202289,065 mi
- 29/03/202289,065 mi
- 01/03/202589,197 mi+132 mi
- 30/03/202689,362 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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