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C18 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,107 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 76,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 76,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 76,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 75,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 74,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 74,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 73,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 71,491 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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C18 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C18 COS?

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What year was C18 COS registered?

C18 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is C18 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 COS shows 14 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 C18 COS have outstanding finance?

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