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VHZ 9741

2018 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,064 mi
Last recorded58,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Escort44,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 9741
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 44,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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VHZ 9741 is a 2018 Ford Escort in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 44,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHZ 9741, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHZ 9741?

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What year was VHZ 9741 registered?

VHZ 9741 is a 2018 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is VHZ 9741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 9741 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHZ 9741 have outstanding finance?

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