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 Side repeater incorrect colour  Occurs:1,326 times
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted  Occurs:2,474 times
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split  Occurs:1,845 times
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:8,043 times
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:46,147 times
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure  Occurs:1,517 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:787 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete  Occurs:531 times
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle  Occurs:3,197 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing  Occurs:887 times
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:2,432 times
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped  Occurs:1,884 times
Power steering pump drive system defective  Occurs:1,418 times
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering  Occurs:1,598 times
Brake load sensing valve seized  Occurs:5,144 times
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:4,452 times
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint  Occurs:511 times
Rear Brake valve damaged  Occurs:425 times
Offside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:925 times
Nearside Front Braking system leaking  Occurs:1,030 times
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:20,898 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:283,828 times
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure  Occurs:2,159 times
Offside Side repeater insecure  Occurs:473 times
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage  Occurs:435 times
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