The road tax status for C171 CBU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C171 CBU?

The first MOT test for C171 CBU is due by 22 December 1988.

What is the recorded mileage of C171 CBU?

The recorded mileage for C171 CBU is 44,266 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C171 CBU ULEZ compliant?

No, C171 CBU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C171 CBU

C171 CBU

1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1985. Recorded mileage 44,266 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 44,266 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Mileage: 44,266 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 1597cc

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C171 CBU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2022
44,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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C171 CBU Mileage History

28/09/200642,357 mi
11/12/201943,370 mi+1,013 mi
29/05/202143,535 mi+165 mi
23/09/202244,266 mi+731 mi

Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

C171 CBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:49

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (C171 CBU) between September 2006 and September 2022.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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