Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1993
72.3% pass rate
from 401 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 1993 cars)
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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.00% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.50% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.50% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.00% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.00% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.00% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.75% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.50% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.25% fail on Valves
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.00% fail on Chassis
      • 1.00% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.00% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.00% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.00% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.00% fail on Horn
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.00% fail on Condition
      • 0.50% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.00% fail on Condition
    • 1.00% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.00% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.00% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.00% fail on Steering (76% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.50% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition

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