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J13 COS

1993 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,888 mi
Last recorded84,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,888 miles

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,498 miles

Front Small chip on windscreen not effecting drivers view

Fail 11 Feb 2021 83,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Small chip on windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has oil leak

n/s inner cv boot insecure

some corrosion to underside

underside of vehicle is undersealed

Fail 20 Dec 2011 77,262 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has oil leak

n/s inner cv boot insecure

some corrosion to underside

underside of vehicle is undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,021 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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J13 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J13 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.

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What year was J13 COS registered?

J13 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J13 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 COS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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