Ford Escort
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,994 cc
L26 COSMOT history
L26 COS is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 76,447 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 892 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 COS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 COS was last recorded at 76,447 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,351 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,096 miles
- Average per year
- 892 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,447 miles
- 2025 – 75,351 miles
- 2024 – 74,279 miles
- 2021 – 73,538 miles
- 2020 – 73,514 miles
- 2019 – 73,130 miles
- 2018 – 72,910 miles
- 2017 – 72,760 miles
- 2016 – 72,435 miles
- 2015 – 71,696 miles
- 2014 – 71,409 miles
- 2013 – 71,211 miles
- 2012 – 69,866 miles
- 2011 – 68,304 miles
- 2010 – 67,849 miles
- 2009 – 67,771 miles
- 2007 – 64,231 miles
- 2006 – 58,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,447 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2012
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,447 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 76,447 miles
- Test number
- 934095703648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,351 miles (+1,072)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 75,351 miles
- Test number
- 424884765150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,279 miles (+741)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,279 miles
- Test number
- 937539365123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,538 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 73,538 miles
- Test number
- 379109645945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,535 miles (+21)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,535 miles
- Test number
- 796070645705
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,514 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 73,514 miles
- Test number
- 973339381462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,130 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 73,130 miles
- Test number
- 851728884579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,910 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 72,910 miles
- Test number
- 757324986915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,760 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,760 miles
- Test number
- 766052952949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,756 miles (+321)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,756 miles
- Test number
- 324254515645
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass72,435 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,435 miles
- Test number
- 453260339218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,696 miles (+287)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 71,696 miles
- Test number
- 377087455147
- NoteFeul tank strap slightly corroded
- NoteVehicle has been under seald
Pass71,409 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,409 miles
- Test number
- 226335664429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside sill slightly corroded
Fail71,402 miles (+191)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,402 miles
- Test number
- 247107054103
- FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside sill slightly corroded
Pass71,211 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,211 miles
- Test number
- 937109253162
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail71,210 miles (+1,344)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,210 miles
- Test number
- 968158953107
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,866 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 69,866 miles
- Test number
- 937055172119
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail69,824 miles (+1,520)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,824 miles
- Test number
- 765671252133
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,304 miles (+455)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 68,304 miles
- Test number
- 118195461101
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode
Pass67,849 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 67,849 miles
- Test number
- 961791910199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- NoteNearside front cv boot clip missing
Fail67,845 miles (+74)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,845 miles
- Test number
- 291216100109
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- NoteBoth sills slightly corroded
- NoteNearside front cv boot clip missing
Fail67,771 miles (+3,540)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,771 miles
- Test number
- 544419629325
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteVehicle pulls to n/s when driven
Pass64,231 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 64,231 miles
- Test number
- 100956127496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,227 miles (+5,881)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,227 miles
- Test number
- 541835227034
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 58,346 miles
- Test number
- 232555846059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 COS
- Does L26 COS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 COS is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 COS?
- The MOT on L26 COS is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 COS done?
- L26 COS was recorded at 76,447 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 892 miles a year.
- Has L26 COS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 COS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on L26 COS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L26 COS find?
- L26 COS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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