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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1997
56.7% pass rate
from 790 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.38% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.89% fail on Body
      • 0.51% fail on Panel
      • 0.25% fail on Body condition (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
    • 0.63% fail on Seats
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.25% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.89% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.25% fail on Other braking system component (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Seat belts (99% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 0.89% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Other components
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.25% fail on Rams (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.38% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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