Ford Escort MOT Results
Registered in 198269.3% pass rate
from 137 tests in 2017
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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 1982 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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6.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.6% fail on Front lamps
- 2.9% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.73% fail on All position lamps
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.6% fail on Horn
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.5% fail on Individual lamps
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.2% fail on Battery
- 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Fog lamp
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1.5% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.73% fail on Lamp
- 0.73% fail on Switch
- 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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6.6% fail on
Position lamps
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12% fail on
Suspension
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5.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(180% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Rear (2 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front
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3.6% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 3.6% fail on Component mounting
- 0.73% fail on Spring mounting
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.9% fail on Constant velocity joints
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2.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.73% fail on Attachment
- 2.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.73% fail on Condition
- 0.73% fail on Location
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0.73% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.73% fail on Condition
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5.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(180% worse than other 1982 cars)
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9.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 6.6% fail on Emissions
- 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.73% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.73% fail on Pipe
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8.8% fail on
Brakes
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4.4% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels
- 1.5% fail on Brake imbalance
- 1.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
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3.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.6% fail on
Components
- 2.2% fail on Hoses
- 1.5% fail on Pipes
- 0.73% fail on Operation
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3.6% fail on
Components
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0.73% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.73% fail on Condition
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0.73% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.73% fail on Cable
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0.73% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.73% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
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4.4% fail on
Brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.4% fail on Washers
- 0.73% fail on Bonnet
- 0.73% fail on Wipers
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3.6% fail on
Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
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3.6% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.5% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.5% fail on Chassis
- 0.73% fail on Engine mountings
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0.73% fail on
Doors
- 0.73% fail on Passengers other
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0.73% fail on
Seats
- 0.73% fail on Passengers
- 0.73% fail on Drivers
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1.5% fail on
Vehicle structure
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2.2% fail on
Road Wheels
(4 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Attachment
- 0.73% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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2.2% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.73% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Seat belts
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1.5% fail on
Steering
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0.73% fail on
Steering system
- 0.73% fail on Steering rack
- 0.73% fail on Locking devices
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0.73% fail on
Steering system
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0.73% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.73% fail on Registration plate