FORD ESCORT P31COS has 21 MOTs

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This 1996 FORD ESCORT has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 45,537 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 09:36.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

P31COS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202645,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202424TH NOVEMBER 202545,530 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202324TH NOVEMBER 202445,475 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202223RD NOVEMBER 202345,362 MI
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 202245,352 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202129TH DECEMBER 202245,327 MI
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 202029TH DECEMBER 202145,308 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 201922ND NOVEMBER 202045,302 MI
FAILED27TH APRIL 201945,288 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED13TH APRIL 201812TH APRIL 201944,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (7.1.4)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201710TH APRIL 201843,889 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 201610TH APRIL 201743,088 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 201510TH APRIL 201641,473 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201410TH APRIL 201540,180 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201312TH SEPTEMBER 201440,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Gearbox Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s Catalytic Converter Rattling
FAILED1ST JULY 201340,176 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Loose (2.2.b.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (5.4.2)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20075TH SEPTEMBER 200838,579 MI
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 200738,579 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED11TH JULY 200630TH JULY 200738,032 MI
PASSED15TH JULY 200530TH JULY 200637,775 MI
FAILED14TH JULY 200537,775 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P31COS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

P31COS MOT Comments

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P31COS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 45,537 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,570 miles

P31COS FAQs

This Ford Escort with registration P31COS was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 45,537 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,570 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Ford Escort beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P31COS has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Escort has had 7 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Escort is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does P31COS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 P31COS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P31COS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 P31COS does have Tax. Read more

When does P31COS Tax expire?

The current Tax for P31COS will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P31COS MOT expire?

The current MOT for P31COS will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 2nd December 2026. Read more

When did P31COS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P31COS was on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 09:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P31COS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for P31COS we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P31COS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for P31COS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P31COS?

P31COS is registered as a 1996 Ford Escort. Read more

How many miles has P31COS done?

The odometer reading for P31COS at the last MOT in December 2025 was 45,537 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,570 miles per year. Read more

How old is P31COS?

The vehicle P31COS was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 1st September 1996. Read more

What colour is P31COS?

The official colour of P31COS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does P31COS have?

P31COS has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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