Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1990

74.4% pass rate

from 977 tests in 2021

(15% better than other 1990 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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.8% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 1990 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.82% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.82% fail on Horn
  - 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 1990 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 1990 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 1990 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.41% fail on Position lamp
- 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.31% fail on Switch
8.6% fail on Suspension
- 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.82% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.72% fail on Springs
  - 0.51% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.51% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
7.6% fail on Brakes
- 5.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
  - 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.72% fail on Rbt
      - 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.20% fail on Pedal
  - 0.20% fail on Hand lever
- 0.41% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.41% fail on Brake discs
- 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.10% fail on Lever
- 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.10% fail on Load sensing valves
6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.3% fail on Transmission
  - 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.3% fail on Joints
- 1.1% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.51% fail on Pipe
  - 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.10% fail on Tank
  - 0.10% fail on Hose
- 0.92% fail on Seats
  - 0.61% fail on Passenger's seat
  - 0.51% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.61% fail on Chassis
  - 0.61% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.41% fail on Body
  - 0.31% fail on Panel
  - 0.10% fail on Other body component
- 0.41% fail on Doors
  - 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.31% fail on Door condition
  - 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.10% fail on Door condition
- 0.10% fail on Floor
- 0.10% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
4.9% fail on Visibility
- 3.4% fail on Washers
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 0.20% fail on Driver's view (7 times worse than other 1990 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.20% fail on Windscreen
4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.10% fail on Other emission control equipment
  - 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (7 times worse than other 1990 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (70% worse than other 1990 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Condition
2.5% fail on Steering
- 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.82% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.72% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Drag link end
- 0.72% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.72% fail on Steering rack
- 0.31% fail on Steering column
- 0.20% fail on Steering play
  - 0.20% fail on Steering rack
- 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
1.6% fail on Tyres
- 0.92% fail on Condition
- 0.61% fail on Tread depth
- 0.10% fail on Size/type
0.51% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.51% fail on Attachment
0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.20% fail on Registration plates
0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.10% fail on Speedometer