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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1989
75.1% pass rate
from 965 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 1989 cars)
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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.93% fail on Horn
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.62% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.62% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.93% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
      • 0.10% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.10% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.31% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.62% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Seats
      • 0.62% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.52% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Floor
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Body condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Bracket
    • 0.10% fail on Load security
      • 0.10% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.10% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Springs
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.93% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (53% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.93% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
    • 0.21% fail on Steering column
    • 0.10% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.10% fail on Anchorages

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