1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B723 CGL
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 67,957 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B723 CGL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 67,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B723 CGL 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 (B723 CGL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
B723 CGL Mileage History
- 08/10/202267,110 mi
- 09/10/202367,582 mi+472 mi
- 10/10/202467,957 mi+375 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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