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E17 COS

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,864 mi
Last recorded34,864 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 34,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 34,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 32,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,369 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,015 miles

Fuel tank has staining but no leak visable

nail in tyre

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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E17 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E17 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E17 COS?

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What year was E17 COS registered?

E17 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is E17 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 COS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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