Ford Escort
MOT data from 21,650 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 83.5%. Average mileage at test: 55,702 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,179 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 529 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 506 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 464 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 406 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 402 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 388 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 313 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 303 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 300 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 19,247 | 84.8% |
| Diesel | 2,395 | 73.1% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 115 | 87% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1972 | 201 | 95.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1973 | 142 | 93% | |
| Top failures: windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1974 | 166 | 95.2% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1975 | 163 | 95.1% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, stop lamps all missing or inoperative | |||
| 1976 | 215 | 99.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1977 | 186 | 96.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1978 | 280 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1979 | 366 | 96.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1980 | 469 | 95.9% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1982 | 131 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, a wheel bearing with excessive play | |||
| 1983 | 273 | 92.7% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, emissions levels exceed default limits, a wheel bearing excessively rough | |||
| 1984 | 337 | 84.6% | |
| Top failures: brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, stop lamps all missing or inoperative | |||
| 1985 | 873 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1986 | 538 | 88.3% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis corroded at mounting points to the extent that overall security or stability is impaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1987 | 725 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1988 | 1,202 | 87% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1989 | 1,721 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1990 | 2,093 | 85.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1991 | 623 | 87.2% | |
| Top failures: service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1992 | 652 | 88.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1993 | 979 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1994 | 844 | 84% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1995 | 1,173 | 82.3% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1996 | 1,558 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1997 | 1,488 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1998 | 1,126 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1999 | 666 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 2000 | 745 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2001 | 633 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2002 | 500 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
33,552 mi
Median
67,837 mi
75th percentile
81,593 mi
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