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C702 CUG

1986 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 CUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 66,791 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,779 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 6 Aug 2011 66,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,776 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,776 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 66,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 66,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 66,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 66,764 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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C702 CUG is a 1986 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 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 C702 CUG, 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 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C702 CUG registered?

C702 CUG is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C702 CUG safe to buy?

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