1985 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · B925 BJN
1985 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 47,115 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B925 BJN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 47,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B925 BJN 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 (B925 BJN) between May 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
B925 BJN Mileage History
- 15/05/202446,155 mi
- 04/07/202547,115 mi+960 mi
- 04/07/202547,115 mi
Average of roughly 845 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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