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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1980
91.3% pass rate
from 427 tests in 2021
(63% better than other 1980 cars)
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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 1980 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 1980 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (75% better than other 1980 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 1980 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 1980 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on Springs
      • 0.70% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.70% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.70% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 1980 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on System
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 1980 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 1980 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 1980 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (67% better than other 1980 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 1980 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (66% better than other 1980 cars)
  • 0.70% fail on Steering
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.23% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas

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