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K26 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,872 mi
Last recorded67,872 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 67,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 67,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,001 miles

both front floorpan outriggers damaged

sill covers fitted

underseal around battery tray

vehicle very wet underneath at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,913 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are running off on inside

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,434 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 65,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,640 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,640 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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K26 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K26 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 K26 COS registered?

K26 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is K26 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 COS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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