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COS 33Y

1993 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOS 33Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,896 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 70,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 70,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 70,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,578 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,271 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 64,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 64,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,259 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,522 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,139 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,139 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,529 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,797 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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COS 33Y is a 1993 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 COS 33Y, 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 33 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 COS 33Y registered?

COS 33Y is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is COS 33Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for COS 33Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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