1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C747 UPK
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/06/1986. Recorded mileage 99,800 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1597cc
C747 UPK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 99,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C747 UPK Mileage History
- 16/09/200594,536 mi
- 03/10/200695,338 mi+802 mi
- 05/10/200695,347 mi+9 mi
- 12/12/200796,037 mi+690 mi
- 19/12/200796,039 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/200996,463 mi+424 mi
- 22/01/200996,463 mi
- 07/12/200996,984 mi+521 mi
- 25/01/201197,225 mi+241 mi
- 31/01/201297,321 mi+96 mi
- 22/05/201397,415 mi+94 mi
- 11/08/201597,451 mi+36 mi
- 31/08/201797,483 mi+32 mi
- 01/09/201797,483 mi
- 27/04/202297,529 mi+46 mi
- 29/04/202297,529 mi
- 31/01/202398,859 mi+1,330 mi
- 12/06/202699,800 mi+941 mi
- 12/06/202699,800 mi
Average of roughly 254 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
C747 UPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (C747 UPK) between September 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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