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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 2001
54.8% pass rate
from 717 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (27 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Leaf springs (79 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Anchor bracket (281 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.98% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.84% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 19% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (84% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.5% fail on Load sensing valves (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Cable
    • 0.84% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Valves (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
      • 0.14% fail on Valves
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.14% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.14% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission (58% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Strengthening plate (24 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.42% fail on Pipe
      • 0.28% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
    • 0.70% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.56% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Cabs
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.14% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Catch
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.28% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.84% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
  • 9.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.84% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.84% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.98% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.28% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.14% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Pump
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment

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