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D4 COS

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,795 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,509 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 72,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,223 miles

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 17 Mar 2009 68,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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D4 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D4 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D4 COS registered?

D4 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is D4 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 COS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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