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A24 COS

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,340 mi
Last recorded7,340 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 7,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 6,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 6,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 5,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 4,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 4,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 3,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 3,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 3,424 miles

both outer sills have covers fitted limiting inspection

general corrosion under vehicle covered by wax oil and underseal

Pass 22 May 2015 3,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 2,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 2,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 2,277 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 1,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,673 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 97,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,857 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,412 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 95,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,374 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 89,361 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,747 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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A24 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A24 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 A24 COS registered?

A24 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is A24 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 COS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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