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L321 COS

1996 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,544 mi
Last recorded70,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,544 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,442 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front movement in macpherson strut top mounting

Pass 29 May 2024 70,151 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 70,151 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,864 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of body and all suspension components covered in tick underseal.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Front Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt excesivly deteriated (2.3.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill too floor lip (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind liner passenger footwell (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind wheel arch liner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,222 miles

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

surface corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

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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L321 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L321 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 L321 COS registered?

L321 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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