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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1987
71.1% pass rate
from 322 tests in 2021
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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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.62% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.62% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.62% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.93% fail on Chassis
      • 0.93% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.93% fail on Seats
      • 0.62% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Floor
    • 0.31% fail on Cabs
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.62% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.31% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.31% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.31% fail on Servos
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Springs
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.93% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.31% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.31% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.93% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 1987 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Requirements
  • 0.93% fail on Tyres
    • 0.62% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment

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