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D96 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,862 mi
Last recorded74,862 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 74,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,386 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,315 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,201 miles

front discs are rusty

front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

rear discs are rusty

slight play in the offside steering rack end ball joint

Fail 20 Jun 2008 71,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

airbag light is on

brake discs are rusty

slight play detected in the steering rack

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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D96 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D96 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

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What year was D96 COS registered?

D96 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D96 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D96 COS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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