1999 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · V816 FAN
1999 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 16,077 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V816 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 16,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V816 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Escort (V816 FAN) between September 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL ”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V816 FAN Mileage History
- 24/09/202211,773 mi
- 20/09/202312,485 mi+712 mi
- 21/09/202312,485 mi
- 25/06/202516,063 mi+3,578 mi
- 30/06/202516,077 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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