1980 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · MJA 706W
1980 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1980. Recorded mileage 99,296 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJA 706W Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 99,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MJA 706W MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1980 Ford Escort (MJA 706W) between January 2026 and January 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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