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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1990
74.9% pass rate
from 896 tests in 2020
(23% 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.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (7.0% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (6.7% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (60% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp (9.5% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators (5.0% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (5.0% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (6.3% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (1.1% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators (19% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (8.6% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (3.1% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (2.0% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (70% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Horn (44% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (12% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (56% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Main beam tell-tale (12% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (14% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (27% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (7.7% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (19% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (32% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (17% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Shock absorbers (6.2% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Springs (34% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (35% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Coil spring (45% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (23% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (13% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (13% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (29% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (16% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance (18% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested (45% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control (16% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Lever (16% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses (31% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (23% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (29% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (81% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (32% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (10% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (7.7% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (12% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seats (130% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat (150% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Passenger's seat (18% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (2.1% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (2.5% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (13% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (21% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.89% fail on Fuel system (19% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pipe (75% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Tank (39% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3.8% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
    • 0.78% fail on Body (83% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Panel (2.5% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.33% fail on Floor (64% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (61% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (35% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (15% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (16% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (42% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (60% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (44% better than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested (32% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks (52% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (3.2% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Condition (45% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type (100% worse than other 1990 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (65% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (50% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (49% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear (53% better than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack (48% better than other 1990 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle (46% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates (45% better than other 1990 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels (50% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment (72% worse than other 1990 cars)

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