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F15 COS

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,922 mi
Last recorded11,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 11,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 11,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 11,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 11,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 10,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 10,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 8,780 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 8,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 7,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,836 miles

exhaust system secure but center mounting weak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,853 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,156 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight free play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,653 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 99,652 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 90,355 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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F15 COS is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 F15 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F15 COS registered?

F15 COS is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is F15 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F15 COS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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