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C24 OSY

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 OSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 89,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 88,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2017 87,617 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,757 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,830 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 78,361 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 78,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 70,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,098 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 64,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C24 OSY is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C24 OSY, 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

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What year was C24 OSY registered?

C24 OSY is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is C24 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 OSY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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