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1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C261 JJW

C261 JJW

1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1985. Recorded mileage 95,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1597cc

C261 JJW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
  • 95,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C261 JJW Mileage History

  1. 02/05/202393,709 mi
  2. 18/04/202494,665 mi+956 mi
  3. 02/05/202494,680 mi+15 mi
  4. 10/04/202595,833 mi+1,153 mi
  5. 15/05/202595,935 mi+102 mi

Average of roughly 1,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C261 JJW MOT History

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

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 (C261 JJW) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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