The road tax status for W478 EOK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for W478 EOK?

The MOT for W478 EOK is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of W478 EOK?

The recorded mileage for W478 EOK is 177,655 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W478 EOK ULEZ compliant?

No, W478 EOK 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

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2000 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · W478 EOK

W478 EOK

2000 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 177,655 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 25/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 177,655 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 25/04/2027

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Mileage: 177,655 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2000
Engine: 1753cc

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W478 EOK Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
177,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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W478 EOK Mileage History

02/12/2024174,859 mi
14/02/2025174,872 mi+13 mi
14/02/2025174,872 mi
27/04/2026177,655 mi+2,783 mi
27/04/2026177,655 mi

Average of roughly 1,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W478 EOK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 16:14

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Escort (W478 EOK) between December 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.

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