The road tax status for C885 YPO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C885 YPO?

The MOT for C885 YPO is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of C885 YPO?

The recorded mileage for C885 YPO is 30,462 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C885 YPO ULEZ compliant?

No, C885 YPO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C885 YPO

C885 YPO

1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/09/1985. Recorded mileage 30,462 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 30,462 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 10/09/2026

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Mileage: 30,462 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 1597cc

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C885 YPO Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
30,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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C885 YPO Mileage History

11/10/200617,293 mi
19/10/200617,434 mi+141 mi
15/10/200721,878 mi+4,444 mi
17/10/200721,893 mi+15 mi
26/03/200922,760 mi+867 mi
19/03/201023,548 mi+788 mi
04/08/201223,910 mi+362 mi
06/08/201325,446 mi+1,536 mi
29/07/201425,265 mi-181 mi
04/11/201527,304 mi+2,039 mi
09/09/201727,764 mi+460 mi
24/05/201928,653 mi+889 mi
30/04/202129,092 mi+439 mi
27/04/202229,540 mi+448 mi
12/09/202429,865 mi+325 mi
20/08/202530,462 mi+597 mi

Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

C885 YPO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:55

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Escort (C885 YPO) between October 2006 and August 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 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: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.

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