Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1984
81.8% pass rate
from 154 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 1984 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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.65% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.65% fail on Horn
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.65% fail on Mounting
      • 0.65% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.65% fail on Locking devices
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (77% better than other 1984 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Tread depth

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