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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1988
73.6% pass rate
from 580 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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.34% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.17% fail on Leaks
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.17% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.17% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.86% fail on Springs
      • 0.86% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.86% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.52% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.17% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.52% fail on Steering play
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering column
    • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.86% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 1988 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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