1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D742 KJT
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 27,356 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D742 KJT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 27,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D742 KJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (D742 KJT) between April 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
D742 KJT Mileage History
- 09/04/200921,651 mi
- 10/04/201022,484 mi+833 mi
- 02/04/201122,992 mi+508 mi
- 31/03/201223,344 mi+352 mi
- 27/02/201623,612 mi+268 mi
- 25/02/201724,167 mi+555 mi
- 17/02/201824,720 mi+553 mi
- 16/02/201925,108 mi+388 mi
- 16/02/201925,108 mi
- 28/03/202025,386 mi+278 mi
- 27/03/202125,590 mi+204 mi
- 26/03/202226,005 mi+415 mi
- 25/03/202326,164 mi+159 mi
- 09/03/202426,393 mi+229 mi
- 22/03/202526,689 mi+296 mi
- 21/03/202627,356 mi+667 mi
Average of roughly 337 miles per year across 16 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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