Official DVLA Record

1999 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · V578 JAL

V578 JAL

1999 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 96,244 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 24/09/2007
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/09/2007)
Recorded Mileage
96,244 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/09/2007
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/09/2007
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1597cc

V578 JAL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2006
  • 96,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 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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V578 JAL Mileage History

  1. 03/09/200587,440 mi
  2. 10/09/200587,441 mi+1 mi
  3. 15/09/200696,243 mi+8,802 mi
  4. 25/09/200696,244 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 8,303 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

V578 JAL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 13:49
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 1999 Ford Escort (V578 JAL) between September 2005 and September 2006.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.

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