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M60 COS

1996 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front inner driveshafts slight leak

slight oil leak at diff

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,989 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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M60 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M60 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M60 COS?

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What year was M60 COS registered?

M60 COS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is M60 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 COS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M60 COS have outstanding finance?

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