1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C202 ETA
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 93,256 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C202 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 93,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C202 ETA 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 1985 Ford Escort (C202 ETA) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
C202 ETA Mileage History
- 21/05/202292,966 mi
- 07/06/202393,108 mi+142 mi
- 06/07/202393,115 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/202493,161 mi+46 mi
- 01/07/202693,256 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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