The road tax status for D701 CPL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D701 CPL?

The MOT for D701 CPL is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of D701 CPL?

The recorded mileage for D701 CPL is 53,414 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D701 CPL ULEZ compliant?

No, D701 CPL 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

1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D701 CPL

D701 CPL

1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1987. Recorded mileage 53,414 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/08/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 53,414 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 10/08/2026

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Mileage: 53,414 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 1597cc

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D701 CPL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
53,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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D701 CPL Mileage History

09/06/202262,609 mi
04/07/202353,317 mi-9,292 mi
05/07/202353,317 mi
11/08/202553,414 mi+97 mi
12/08/202553,414 mi

Average of roughly -2,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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

D701 CPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 09:22

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (D701 CPL) between June 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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