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6 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,535 mi
Last recorded25,535 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 25,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 25,169 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 25,168 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Decelerometer test required. Unable to test on public road with no brake lights (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 24,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,122 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,731 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,542 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,153 miles

underside rebuilt

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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6 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 6 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 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 6 COS registered?

6 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is 6 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 COS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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