1984 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · B855 XYS
1984 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 95,970 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B855 XYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 95,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B855 XYS 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 1984 Ford Escort (B855 XYS) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Emissions unable to be completed emitting blue excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
B855 XYS Mileage History
- 22/05/202395,679 mi
- 22/05/202395,692 mi+13 mi
- 29/06/202495,790 mi+98 mi
- 28/06/202595,850 mi+60 mi
- 12/06/202695,970 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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