1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C808 ATC
1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 117,181 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1597cc
C808 ATC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 117,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C808 ATC Mileage History
- 20/07/202212,882 mi
- 19/07/2023114,690 mi+101,808 mi
- 19/07/202416,110 mi-98,580 mi
- 26/07/2024116,122 mi+100,012 mi
- 11/07/2025117,181 mi+1,059 mi
Average of roughly 35,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C808 ATC 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 (C808 ATC) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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