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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 1999
59.4% pass rate
from 397 tests in 2021
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.76% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.76% fail on Horn
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.25% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.25% fail on Front fog lamps
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Panel (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Other body component
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Tank
      • 0.50% fail on Pipe
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.50% fail on Cable
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.76% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.50% fail on Air and vacuum systems (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Servos (14 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
  • 8.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.50% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (80% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.25% fail on Drag link 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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