MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 2002

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Pass percent:57.93%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:2,864 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	279
Registration plate lamp issues	258
Brake pipe excessively corroded	234
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	229
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	146
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	96
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	87
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	69
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	69
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	61
Registration plate issues	51
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	47
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	47
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Rear brake binding	29
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Windscreen has damage	19
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	17
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Rear Brake cable insecure	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	6
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	4
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	279
Registration plate lamp issues	258
Brake pipe excessively corroded	234
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	229
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	146
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	96
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	87
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	69
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	69
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	61
Registration plate issues	51
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	47
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	47
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Rear brake binding	29
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Windscreen has damage	19
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	17
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Rear Brake cable insecure	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	6
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	4
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 2002

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