Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1983
85.3% pass rate
from 251 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 1983 cars)
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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 1983 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.80% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.80% fail on Horn
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.80% fail on Position lamps (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Position lamp (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
    • 0.40% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.80% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.40% fail on Floor
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.40% fail on Cabs
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.80% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.40% fail on Operation
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.80% fail on Locking devices
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.80% fail on Wipers
  • 0.80% fail on Tyres
    • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Tread depth

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