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E3 COS

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,395 mi
Last recorded90,395 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak ?

minor exhaust blow tail pipe

stains on brake pipe under abs pump advise further investigation

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,001 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 86,515 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,515 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 83,012 miles

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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E3 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 E3 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 31 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 E3 COS registered?

E3 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is E3 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 COS shows 7 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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