Official DVLA Record

2000 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · V566 EJA

V566 EJA

2000 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2000. Recorded mileage 12,404 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
2000 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 03/02/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2011)
Recorded Mileage
12,404 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/02/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2011
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2000
Engine
1753cc

V566 EJA Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/01/2011
  • 12,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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V566 EJA Mileage History

  1. 25/01/200673,139 mi
  2. 24/01/200781,093 mi+7,954 mi
  3. 30/01/200888,739 mi+7,646 mi
  4. 30/01/200888,739 mi
  5. 03/02/200996,849 mi+8,110 mi
  6. 04/02/200996,849 mi
  7. 14/01/20104,347 mi-92,502 mi
  8. 15/01/20104,347 mi
  9. 18/01/201112,404 mi+8,057 mi

Average of roughly -12,196 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

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

V566 EJA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 14:34
MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Escort (V566 EJA) between January 2006 and January 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 18 January 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.

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