1986 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · D116 ELN
1986 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 344 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D116 ELN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D116 ELN 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 1986 Ford Escort (D116 ELN) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
D116 ELN Mileage History
- 05/05/202299,989 mi
- 11/05/2023182 mi-99,807 mi
- 22/07/2024212 mi+30 mi
- 31/07/2025339 mi+127 mi
- 21/08/2026344 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -23,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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