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E5 COS

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,191 mi
Last recorded66,191 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all on nearside ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres 13 years old.

all valve stems perishing.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 65,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,420 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 65,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,879 miles

Slight power steering fluid misting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,449 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,202 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

header tank cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,202 miles

header tank cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,745 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,188 miles

creaking on suspension

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 62,188 miles

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

creaking on suspension

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,603 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 59,602 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,498 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 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 COS registered?

E5 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is E5 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 COS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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