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H481 CDX

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,090 mi
Last recorded28,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 CDX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 28,090 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

side skirts

Pass 12 May 2025 28,033 miles

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

fully undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2024 27,877 miles

side skirts fitted hiding sills x2

Pass 17 May 2023 27,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 27,858 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 27,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,468 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,820 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,718 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,085 miles

rear suspension lower arm void bushes are perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 24,074 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 123,599 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 123,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 123,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

headlights on low aim limit

inner sills starting to corrode

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,606 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,606 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread patten

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes perrished

both front lower suspension arms bushes perrished

both rear chassis rails corroded but with no holes

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake imbalance high (23%)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Mar 2007 18,110 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes perrished

both rear chassis rails corroded but with no holes

both sides front suspension lower arms bushes perrished

front brake imbalance high (22%)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear light un it cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,676 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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H481 CDX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H481 CDX, 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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H481 CDX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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