1980 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · OKH 318V
1980 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1980. Recorded mileage 28,524 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OKH 318V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 28,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OKH 318V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Ford Escort (OKH 318V) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
OKH 318V Mileage History
- 31/05/202528,112 mi
- 18/05/202628,524 mi+412 mi
Average of roughly 427 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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