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H313 CBC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH313 CBC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 66,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,463 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,898 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,597 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 34,639 miles

All Brake Pipes Excessivly Greased up

O/S/Front Brake Caliper Slightly Damp

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 16 May 2011 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All Brake Pipes Excessivly Greased up

O/S/Front Brake Caliper Slightly Damp

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H313 CBC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 H313 CBC, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H313 CBC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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