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E5 CDS

1993 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CDS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 85,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 85,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 85,315 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 83,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 82,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 81,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 80,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 71,407 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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E5 CDS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E5 CDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 CDS registered?

E5 CDS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is E5 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 CDS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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