1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C321 CKM
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 58,206 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C321 CKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 58,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C321 CKM 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 (C321 CKM) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
C321 CKM Mileage History
- 21/05/202257,265 mi
- 16/05/202357,970 mi+705 mi
- 16/05/202357,970 mi
- 26/04/202558,206 mi+236 mi
- 26/04/202558,206 mi
Average of roughly 321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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