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E20 COS

1993 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,461 mi
Last recorded35,461 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 35,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,419 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission rear prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,652 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,125 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low prior to test

wipers smearing

Pass 11 May 2011 33,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 31,872 miles

exh rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 30,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 29,682 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 29,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 28,467 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 28,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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E20 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc 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 E20 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 E20 COS registered?

E20 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is E20 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 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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