Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 2000

54.6% pass rate

from 824 tests in 2021

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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Suspension (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.73% fail on Suspension arm
- 3.0% fail on Springs
  - 2.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.2% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.73% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Leaf springs
    - 0.12% fail on Shackle bracket
    - 0.12% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
- 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Transmission (97% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.12% fail on Joints
- 5.3% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.97% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Body condition (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.73% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.24% fail on Tank
  - 0.12% fail on System
- 0.61% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Seats
  - 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.12% fail on Doors
  - 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
14% fail on Brakes
- 9.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt
      - 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.49% fail on Rbt
      - 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.12% fail on Brake drums
  - 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.24% fail on Cable
- 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.24% fail on Valves (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.12% fail on Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Lever
- 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.7% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.85% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.49% fail on Horn
- 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Switch
7.9% fail on Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 3.4% fail on Washers
- 0.49% fail on View to rear
  - 0.49% fail on Mirrors
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
7.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 6.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Other leaks
5.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.61% fail on Size/type
3.4% fail on Steering
- 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.24% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.97% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.97% fail on Steering rack
- 0.61% fail on Power steering
  - 0.49% fail on Other components
  - 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.12% fail on Steering play
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
0.85% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.61% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.73% fail on Registration plates
0.12% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.12% fail on Anchorages