1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · LIW 4083
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 78,197 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LIW 4083 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 78,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LIW 4083 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 (LIW 4083) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working does not work when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when you put offside indicator on”; “Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when you apply the foot b”.
LIW 4083 Mileage History
- 06/07/202378,007 mi
- 20/07/202378,012 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/202378,019 mi+7 mi
- 07/10/202378,022 mi+3 mi
- 31/10/202578,197 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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