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A18 NXR

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,343 mi
Last recorded28,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NXR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 28,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 25,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 24,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,439 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,439 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,952 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 22,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 20,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,734 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 13,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,064 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A18 NXR is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 NXR, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 NXR registered?

A18 NXR is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A18 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 NXR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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