1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · TSJ 434Y
1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1983. Recorded mileage 34,780 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TSJ 434Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 34,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TSJ 434Y 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 1983 Ford Escort (TSJ 434Y) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
TSJ 434Y Mileage History
- 26/07/202333,624 mi
- 23/05/202534,316 mi+692 mi
- 31/05/202534,316 mi
- 04/05/202634,780 mi+464 mi
- 04/05/202634,780 mi
Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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