1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C234 ECW
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 69,270 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C234 ECW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 69,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C234 ECW Mileage History
- 29/10/202468,000 mi
- 12/02/202669,270 mi+1,270 mi
Average of roughly 985 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C234 ECW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (C234 ECW) between October 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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