MOT Status
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55,558 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres are worn on inside edge
both front tyres are warn on the inside edge
slight oil weap around a/c compressor
Oil leak, but not excessive aircon compressor weaping oil/dye (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure Underbody (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Drivers visor retaining clip broken
Electrical sensor is hanging down near offside front driveshaft
Front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Rear brake pads are becoming worn
Rear registration plate bulb holder is cracked
n/s o/s front suspension arm compliance bushes slightly worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s o/s front tyres worn on inside edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M29 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 M29 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 M29 COS registered?
M29 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is M29 COS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M29 COS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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