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COS 6Y

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

13,291 mi
Last recorded13,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOS 6Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 13,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2026 13,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 13,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 13,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 13,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 13,259 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 13,259 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 13,254 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 13,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2020 13,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,247 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 13,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 13,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,709 miles

adv slight corrosion to all brake discs requires a good drive to clean surfaces........

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,416 miles

adv both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces.......

adv horn poor note......

adv nearside front rack boot slight split.....

Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,560 miles

nearside front rack gaitor requires replacement shortly

offside front and offside rear tyre on legal limit

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 6Y is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 6Y, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COS 6Y registered?

COS 6Y is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is COS 6Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for COS 6Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COS 6Y have outstanding finance?

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