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Ford Escort MOT Results

81.8% pass rate
from 6,300 tests in 2021
(32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.079% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Individual direction indicators (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.73% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.87% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Mechanical brake components (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.063% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.095% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.016% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.016% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.095% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Lever (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic systems (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.048% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
    • 0.016% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Springs
      • 0.32% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.079% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.079% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.079% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.016% fail on Joints
    • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Hose
      • 0.063% fail on Tank
      • 0.032% fail on System
    • 0.60% fail on Chassis (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Chassis condition (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Doors (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.063% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.016% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
    • 0.063% fail on Cabs
      • 0.063% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.016% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.032% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.032% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Locking devices (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering column
    • 0.048% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Power steering (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.016% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.016% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
      • 0.079% fail on Requirements
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.67% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.032% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages
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