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B5 COS

1990 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,230 mi
Last recorded53,230 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 53,230 miles

Brake warning lamp on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Floor pans and chassis legs scraped.

Side skirts fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 12 May 2012 53,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake warning lamp on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Floor pans and chassis legs scraped.

Side skirts fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 11 May 2009 52,362 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,139 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 48,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Battery insecure

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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B5 COS is a 1990 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B5 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 COS registered?

B5 COS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1990.

Is B5 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 COS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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