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20 COS

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,439 mi
Last recorded70,439 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 70,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 70,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 2,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 1 miles

new odometer installed

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,750 miles

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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20 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 20 COS, 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 COS registered?

20 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is 20 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 COS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 20 COS have outstanding finance?

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