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G16 COS

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,693 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,031 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,225 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,624 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

near side front wiper sligly split but still clearing screen

Pass 26 May 2012 73,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2011 72,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,729 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,102 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 43,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G16 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G16 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

How do I check the history of G16 COS?

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What year was G16 COS registered?

G16 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is G16 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 COS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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