Ford Escort
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,392 cc
K70 CABMOT history
K70 CAB is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 21 Oct 1992. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 50,588 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 50,588 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 6
- 4 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K70 CAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,392 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 21 Oct 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
K70 CAB was last recorded at 50,588 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Oct 2006: 50,176 miles, lower than 51,175 miles on 11 May 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,454 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,588 miles
- 2024 – 50,454 miles
- 2021 – 50,232 miles
- 2006 – 50,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail50,588 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed due to age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed due to age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
6 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail50,588 miles (+134)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,588 miles
- Test number
- 140318130292
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed due to age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed due to age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,454 miles (+222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 50,454 miles
- Test number
- 236472878135
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,232 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 50,232 miles
- Test number
- 536317139097
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail50,231 miles (+55)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,231 miles
- Test number
- 494475104642
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,176 miles (-999)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 50,176 miles
- Test number
- 701240406301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2007
- Odometer
- 51,175 miles
- Test number
- 964741436149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K70 CAB
- Does K70 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K70 CAB expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K70 CAB?
- The MOT on K70 CAB expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K70 CAB done?
- K70 CAB was recorded at 50,588 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has K70 CAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K70 CAB has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on K70 CAB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K70 CAB find?
- K70 CAB failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed due to age related cracking; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed due to age related cracking; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit, and 8 more.
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