1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B742 ODL
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 22,835 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B742 ODL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 22,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B742 ODL 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 (B742 ODL) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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 (6 issues), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering system excessively rough no self centering action (2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
B742 ODL Mileage History
- 15/11/202178,615 mi
- 15/11/202178,615 mi
- 31/10/202222,144 mi-56,471 mi
- 29/05/202422,710 mi+566 mi
- 25/04/202522,835 mi+125 mi
Average of roughly -16,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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