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H562 HKB

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH562 HKB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 81,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,851 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2011 77,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,830 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 67,326 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 60,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,341 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2007 60,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,320 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 HKB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

H562 HKB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is H562 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H562 HKB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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