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J1 KOS

1994 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,057 mi
Last recorded45,057 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KOS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,347 miles

n/s/r,os/r,n/s/f,o/s/f, tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r,os/r,n/s/f,o/s/f, tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,789 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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J1 KOS is a 1994 Ford Escort in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J1 KOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J1 KOS registered?

J1 KOS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J1 KOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 KOS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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