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Ford Escort MOT Results

Registered in 2002
57.4% pass rate
from 533 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Escort is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (36 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Leaf springs (123 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Anchor bracket (744 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (97% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Load sensing valves (23 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.56% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.56% fail on Cable
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads (79% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Valves (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.19% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame condition (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Hose (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Bumpers (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.56% fail on Panel
    • 0.38% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Bracket
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.75% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.94% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Pump
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment

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