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F7 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi pipe not secured to strut but not fouling any other objects and still secure

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

Nearside Rear Road spring fouling body work still operating ok and secure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed next to strut mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

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

hydraulic fluid leak

Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,537 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,149 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Offside Track rod ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 87,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 86,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,063 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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F7 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 F7 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F7 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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