MOT Check for FORD ESCORTs

The FORD ESCORT makes up 3,379,282 of the overall 88,684,066 FORD MOT test results. Select your ESCORT model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release  Occurs:585 times
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated  Occurs:704 times
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour  Occurs:2,674 times
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:39,405 times
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing  Occurs:2,080 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:8,508 times
Offside Rear Rear position lamp not working  Occurs:1,062 times
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:1,550 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:1,507 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:668 times
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed  Occurs:526 times
Brake valve damaged  Occurs:731 times
Offside Front coil spring incomplete  Occurs:8,199 times
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:518 times
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:648 times
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:2,940 times
Brake pipe inadequately supported  Occurs:5,249 times
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:519 times
Nearside Rear Wheel nut missing  Occurs:1,551 times
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance  Occurs:693 times
Front position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:609 times
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion  Occurs:11,115 times
Rear Fuel system component insecure  Occurs:590 times
Offside Front An item not tested  Occurs:765 times
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on  Occurs:4,103 times
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