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LIW 4083

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,197 mi
Last recorded78,197 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 4083
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 78,022 miles

heavily undersealed underneath

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 78,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when you apply the foot brake (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when you put offside indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working does not work when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BODY FILLER IN THEM

Fail 20 Jul 2023 78,012 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam comes on when side lights turned on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when you put side lights on , dipped beam comes on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ALL THE WHEEL BOLTS LOOK TO BE THE WRONG ONES FOR THE ALLOY WHEELS

BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BODY FILLER IN THEM

Fail 6 Jul 2023 78,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn and smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ALL THE WHEEL BOLTS LOOK TO BE THE WRONG ONES FOR THE ALLOY WHEELS

BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BODY FILLER IN THEM

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 77,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 77,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,182 miles

fuel tank damaged (not leaking)

o/s/f brake pipe is corroding

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

slight interference on rear lights

slight play in steering column

Fail 18 Jul 2015 77,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

fuel tank damaged (not leaking)

o/s/f brake pipe is corroding

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

slight interference on rear lights

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,177 miles

traction light permanantley on

Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

traction light permanantley on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 77,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,630 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,630 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery carrier slight corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 76,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,251 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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LIW 4083 is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIW 4083, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LIW 4083 is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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