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L555 COS

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,361 mi
Last recorded72,361 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 72,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,095 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 72,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 71,982 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 71,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 71,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,994 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,992 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 66,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,986 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 65,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,999 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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L555 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L555 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.

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What year was L555 COS registered?

L555 COS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L555 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 COS shows 18 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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