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A18 COS

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,149 mi
Last recorded7,149 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 COS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 7,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 6,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 5,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 5,385 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 2,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 1 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 1 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A18 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 A18 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 33 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 A18 COS registered?

A18 COS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A18 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 COS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 COS have outstanding finance?

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