No, S866 BAN is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S866 BAN?

The MOT for S866 BAN is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 July 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of S866 BAN?

The recorded mileage for S866 BAN is 83,679 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S866 BAN ULEZ compliant?

No, S866 BAN 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · S866 BAN

S866 BAN

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 83,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/07/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 83,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/07/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2011

Mileage: 83,679 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1753cc

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S866 BAN Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2010
83,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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S866 BAN Mileage History

24/07/2008177,738 mi
21/07/200941,236 mi-136,502 mi
26/07/201083,495 mi+42,259 mi
28/07/201083,679 mi+184 mi

Average of roughly -46,788 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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

S866 BAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:29

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S866 BAN) between July 2008 and July 2010.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2010 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)”; “Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)”.

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