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H562 CBK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,379 mi
Last recorded18,379 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH562 CBK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 18,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 18,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,903 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 17,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 17,157 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 116,629 miles

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 15,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 13,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 9,287 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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H562 CBK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H562 CBK, 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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What year was H562 CBK registered?

H562 CBK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H562 CBK safe to buy?

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