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M20 KOS

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KOS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 71,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 67,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,115 miles

all brake hoses ferrules getting corroded!

offside rear tyre 2.5mm in middle!

rear beam bushes required!

vehicle has oil leaks on engine and gearbox and rear diff!

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,366 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,448 miles

Sills not fully checked side skirts fited

Pass 23 May 2009 64,214 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 62,431 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2008 62,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,179 miles

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 57,297 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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M20 KOS is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M20 KOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M20 KOS registered?

M20 KOS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M20 KOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 KOS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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