1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C800 KUK
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 76,087 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C800 KUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 76,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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C800 KUK 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 1986 Ford Escort (C800 KUK) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
C800 KUK Mileage History
- 13/04/202274,709 mi
- 17/04/202375,102 mi+393 mi
- 22/06/202475,747 mi+645 mi
- 02/07/202575,879 mi+132 mi
- 27/03/202676,087 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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