1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · DAY 375Y
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1983. Recorded mileage 40,284 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DAY 375Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 40,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DAY 375Y 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 1983 Ford Escort (DAY 375Y) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DAY 375Y Mileage History
- 03/05/202240,229 mi
- 21/04/202340,284 mi+55 mi
- 09/05/202340,284 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DAY3 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DAY375Y.
BMW
X3
MINI
COOPER S
MG
B
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
AUSTIN
HEALEY SPRITE
PORSCHE
MACAN TURBO ELECTRIC
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPT AUTOBIO PHEV A
ASTON MARTIN
RAPIDE
AUDI
A4
PORSCHE
911
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.