DVLA verified

MOT valid

1985 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

C234 ECW

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1985 FORD ESCORT? It's a Petrol with a 1597cc engine showing 69,270 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 11/02/2027

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 69,270
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 1597cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1985, this Ford Escort with plate C234 ECW has undergone 2 MOT inspections since October 2024.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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ADVISORY