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XNZ 7408

2018 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,058 mi
Last recorded61,058 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 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

RegistrationXNZ 7408
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 61,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 57,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 37,738 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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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XNZ 7408 is a 2018 Ford Escort in Blue 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 XNZ 7408, 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

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What year was XNZ 7408 registered?

XNZ 7408 is a 2018 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is XNZ 7408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNZ 7408 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 XNZ 7408 have outstanding finance?

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