1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · ETA 725Y
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/02/1983. Recorded mileage 39,595 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1597cc
ETA 725Y Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 39,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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ETA 725Y Mileage History
- 06/10/202239,420 mi
- 07/10/202239,421 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/202439,588 mi+167 mi
- 16/08/202439,595 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 94 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ETA 725Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (ETA 725Y) between October 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS AND OS LAMPS HEAVILY DARKENED, AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (”.
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