MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Ford : Escort : 1983

Ford Escort 1983

Tests: 216

Pass rate: 83.8%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major23%
2Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major20%
3Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major17%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major14%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major11%
6Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.6.1.3(b)(i)Major11%
7Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major11%
8Wheel bearing excessively rough.5.1.3(b)(i)Major11%
9Wheel bearing with excessive play.5.1.3(a)(i)Major9%
10Number plate does not conform to requirements.0.1(d)Major9%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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