Can a 1.8 TD escort van realistically tow a fiesta on a trailer? No, the the MAM of the trailer will be more than the van

A long distance? NO. 1 foot or a 100 miles its still no

Also, can you tow a small car trailer on a normal car licence? I passed after 2001 if that helps. No, If you passed your test after Jan 1st 1997 you only have category B licence

Which in your case means your escort van with a MAM trailer weight of 750kg


So baiscally the answer is NO No NO. You need to take a trailer test to entitle you to category B+E.

Then you can tow up to 3.5 ton (providint the MAM of the trailer is less than the MAM of the towing vechile. Ie the van weighs 1200kg the fully laden trailer can not weigh anymore than 1199 kg)