1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C766 WJU
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 82,144 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C766 WJU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 82,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C766 WJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (C766 WJU) between August 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
C766 WJU Mileage History
- 24/08/200774,471 mi
- 24/08/200774,475 mi+4 mi
- 25/07/200874,481 mi+6 mi
- 29/07/200874,495 mi+14 mi
- 11/07/201176,273 mi+1,778 mi
- 26/07/201477,004 mi+731 mi
- 05/08/201477,006 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/201577,584 mi+578 mi
- 09/08/201678,053 mi+469 mi
- 12/08/201678,104 mi+51 mi
- 04/07/201778,390 mi+286 mi
- 10/07/201778,447 mi+57 mi
- 22/03/201979,059 mi+612 mi
- 22/03/201979,059 mi
- 19/05/202079,216 mi+157 mi
- 19/05/202079,216 mi
- 10/05/202180,000 mi+784 mi
- 30/03/202280,618 mi+618 mi
- 21/04/202280,621 mi+3 mi
- 25/05/202381,368 mi+747 mi
- 02/05/202481,607 mi+239 mi
- 07/05/202582,075 mi+468 mi
- 10/06/202582,075 mi
- 29/09/202682,144 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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