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93 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,814 mi
Last recorded39,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration93 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 39,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 39,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 39,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,885 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 35,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,154 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 35,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,609 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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93 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 93 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 93 COS registered?

93 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is 93 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 93 COS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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