MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Ford : Escort
Ford Escort
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1968 | 48 | 93.75% | Binding brake. |
| 1969 | 48 | 91.67% | Wheel bearing excessively rough. |
| 1970 | 39 | 92.31% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 1971 | 74 | 90.54% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 1972 | 138 | 90.58% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1973 | 95 | 96.84% | Suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired. |
| 1974 | 135 | 88.89% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1975 | 108 | 99.07% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1976 | 145 | 94.48% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1977 | 118 | 96.61% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1978 | 206 | 90.78% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1979 | 269 | 93.31% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1980 | 350 | 95.71% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1981 | 59 | 86.44% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1982 | 61 | 86.89% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1983 | 216 | 83.8% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1984 | 139 | 77.7% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1985 | 426 | 84.04% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1986 | 259 | 80.69% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1987 | 317 | 77.6% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1988 | 508 | 77.56% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1989 | 842 | 78.38% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1990 | 867 | 77.05% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1991 | 278 | 76.98% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 1992 | 282 | 83.33% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1993 | 351 | 77.78% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1994 | 330 | 70.91% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1995 | 437 | 74.6% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1996 | 593 | 66.61% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 1997 | 560 | 58.75% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1998 | 471 | 60.72% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1999 | 237 | 56.54% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2000 | 489 | 54.81% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2001 | 413 | 62.95% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2002 | 317 | 63.41% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2004 | 2 | 50% | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. |
| 2005 | 8 | 62.5% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2006 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2007 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 9 | 77.78% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2012 | 7 | 100% | n/a |
| 2013 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2014 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 16 | 81.25% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 2016 | 17 | 88.24% | Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap. |
| 2017 | 17 | 94.12% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2018 | 17 | 76.47% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2019 | 22 | 90.91% | Horn not working. |
| 2020 | 11 | 90.91% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2021 | 10 | 100% | n/a |
| 2022 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 10,389
Average Ford Escort pass rate: 75.92%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 18% |
| 2 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 12% |
| 3 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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