Official DVLA Record

1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D208 XHJ

D208 XHJ

1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1987. Recorded mileage 8,985 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
MOT Status
Valid until 03/08/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2023)
Recorded Mileage
8,985 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/08/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
1597cc

D208 XHJ Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
  • 8,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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D208 XHJ Mileage History

  1. 27/05/200635,830 mi
  2. 04/06/200742,519 mi+6,689 mi
  3. 13/06/200742,519 mi
  4. 19/05/201043,694 mi+1,175 mi
  5. 21/05/201043,696 mi+2 mi
  6. 18/05/201110,188 mi-33,508 mi
  7. 10/07/201212,704 mi+2,516 mi
  8. 11/07/201212,705 mi+1 mi
  9. 08/07/201318,225 mi+5,520 mi
  10. 09/07/201318,225 mi
  11. 23/06/201422,040 mi+3,815 mi
  12. 11/07/20158,483 mi-13,557 mi
  13. 25/10/20168,971 mi+488 mi
  14. 04/08/20218,985 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly -1,767 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

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D208 XHJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 13:36
PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY