1996 Ford Escort MOT Results

Ford Escort, registered in 1996

38.6% pass rate

from 20,874 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(10% worse than other 1996 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

37% fail on Suspension (45% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 18% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 14% fail on Component mounting (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Spring mounting (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Subframe mounting (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 11% fail on Drive shafts (96% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 11% fail on Front drive shafts (97% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 11% fail on Constant velocity joints (97% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.077% fail on Couplings (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Suspension arms (87% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 9.4% fail on Pins / bushes (92% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Attachment (80% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.043% fail on Condition (71% better than other 1996 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Wheel bearings (63% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Rear (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Front (65% better than other 1996 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 2.6% fail on Condition
- 2.5% fail on Front suspension joints (35% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Linkage (37% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.54% fail on Pins / bushes (29% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Attachment (59% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Condition
- 1.3% fail on Coil springs (50% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Condition (57% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Location (91% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Bonded suspension (57% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Condition
  - 0.0096% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Leaf springs (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Anchor bracket (16 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0096% fail on Pins and bushes
    - 0.0096% fail on Shackle
  - 0.0048% fail on Condition
  - 0.0048% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.10% fail on Radius arms (63% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Pins / bushes (64% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0048% fail on Condition
  - 0.0048% fail on Attachment
- 0.086% fail on Trailing arms (83% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Pins / bushes (88% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Attachment
- 0.086% fail on Sub-frames (75% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Pins / bushes (76% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Condition (63% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0048% fail on Attachment
- 0.067% fail on Tie bars / rods (70% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.062% fail on Pins / bushes (67% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0048% fail on Attachment
- 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut (89% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Condition (89% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Fluid suspension (66% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.0048% fail on Other components
- 0.014% fail on General condition
- 0.014% fail on Axles (87% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0096% fail on Swivel joints / housing (85% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0048% fail on Axle beam
- 0.014% fail on Front suspension locking devices (76% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0096% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0048% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0048% fail on Attachment
- 0.0048% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0048% fail on Condition
28% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 16% fail on Brake performance (28% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 7.8% fail on Parking brake performance (26% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 7.5% fail on Rear wheels (22% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Front wheels (52% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Brake operation
- 14% fail on Hydraulic systems (40% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 13% fail on Components (40% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 8.7% fail on Pipes (46% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 3.8% fail on Hoses (20% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Valves (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.029% fail on Servos
  - 0.58% fail on Leaks (57% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Operation (49% better than other 1996 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Parking brake (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0096% fail on Fitment
- 2.8% fail on Hub components
  - 1.7% fail on Brake pads (18% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Brake discs (26% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Wheel cylinder (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.053% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.0048% fail on Brake linings
- 0.33% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (44% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (8 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.077% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
  - 0.038% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
- 0.22% fail on Mechanical components (52% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Cable (58% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Linkage
  - 0.024% fail on Lever
  - 0.0048% fail on Rod
- 0.18% fail on Service brake control components (53% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Pedal (56% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Condition (46% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.048% fail on Anti-slip (70% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Pedal linkage (17 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.0096% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.0048% fail on Cable
- 0.14% fail on ABS (84% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.067% fail on Components
    - 0.034% fail on Servos
    - 0.014% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0096% fail on Hoses
    - 0.0096% fail on Valves
  - 0.0048% fail on Operation
  - 0.0048% fail on Pressure / vacuum build up
- 0.043% fail on Locking devices (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0048% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0048% fail on Operation
26% fail on Lighting and signalling (9.0% better than other 1996 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Registration plate
- 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 1996 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Position lamps
  - 4.0% fail on Front lamps (28% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Rear lamps (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on All position lamps (92% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.086% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Fog lamp (95% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Fog lamp (78% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Tell tale (35% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 1996 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps (19% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Dipswitch (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.043% fail on Matched pair
- 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (40% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Flashing type (40% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 1.0% fail on Individual lamps (31% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.63% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.077% fail on Switch
    - 0.014% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.0048% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0048% fail on Switch
- 1.4% fail on Horn (57% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Hazard warning (90% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Lamp (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Switch (42% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Tell tale (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Rear reflectors
15% fail on Fuel and exhaust (6.7% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Spark ignition (12% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 7.9% fail on Catalyst (12% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Non catalyst
- 6.9% fail on Exhaust system (8.7% better than other 1996 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Fuel system (47% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.84% fail on System (63% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Cap (38% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Tank (77% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Pipe
  - 0.14% fail on Hose (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Compression ignition (37% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Non turbo
  - 0.18% fail on Turbo (63% better than other 1996 cars)
14% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 11% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Size / type (60% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Valve stem
14% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 13% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Requirements
13% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 7.5% fail on Wipers (12% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Washers (11% better than other 1996 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Windscreen
- 1.0% fail on Mirrors (35% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Bonnet (62% better than other 1996 cars)
12% fail on Body and structure (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Body condition (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Doors (36% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Drivers
  - 0.18% fail on Passengers front (47% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.0096% fail on Passengers other (79% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Seats
  - 0.22% fail on Drivers
- 0.17% fail on Body security
- 0.086% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.043% fail on Load security
  - 0.014% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.014% fail on Tailgate
  - 0.014% fail on Loading door (11 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Load security (class v)
4.6% fail on Steering (17% better than other 1996 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Steering system (25% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Track rod end (31% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Steering rack (34% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Free play
    - 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.15% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.038% fail on Drag link end (82% better than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Other components
    - 0.038% fail on Steering pivot point
  - 0.0048% fail on Steering box
- 0.62% fail on Steering control (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Steering wheel (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Steering shaft
  - 0.0048% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.0048% fail on Universal joint
- 0.53% fail on Power steering
  - 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.20% fail on Other components
  - 0.043% fail on Operation
  - 0.029% fail on Rams
  - 0.024% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0048% fail on Pump
- 0.057% fail on Steering operation
- 0.019% fail on Locking devices (78% better than other 1996 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
1.8% fail on Registration plates and VIN (14% better than other 1996 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate (14% better than other 1996 cars)
0.46% fail on Towbars (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Vehicle structure (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Towbar
0.46% fail on Road wheels
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Attachment

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