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M111 COS

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,480 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 55,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - Showing signs of perishing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,509 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 54,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,182 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,161 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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M111 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 M111 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M111 COS registered?

M111 COS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M111 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 COS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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