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J30 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,443 mi
Last recorded57,443 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 54,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 54,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 53,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 52,623 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 51,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,322 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,746 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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J30 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J30 COS registered?

J30 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is J30 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 COS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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