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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1996
65.9% pass rate
from 797 tests in 2021
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.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (87% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.63% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Springs
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.13% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.13% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.0% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on System (9 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.63% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.88% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.25% fail on Servos
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.50% fail on Horn
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts (59% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Prescribed areas (74% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (66% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering column (8 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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