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H7 COS

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 43,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 42,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 41,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 41,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 37,398 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,320 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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H7 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 H7 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H7 COS registered?

H7 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is H7 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 COS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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