Ford ESCORT - 1984
188.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1984 is 236.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ford ESCORT, model year 1984.
Sample size: 150 cars, 228 tests and 430 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 150 cars
The 1984 Ford Escort shows an overall defect rate of 189 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly better than the average for the same year at 235 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 20% improvement. Notably, this model excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, all demonstrating lower defect rates compared to average figures. However, the Escort has higher issues reported in mileage groups, particularly in the 62,000–93,000 mile range, where defects are more frequent. Overall, the Ford Escort stands out positively, particularly in critical areas of vehicle safety and functionality.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 150 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 21.2% better
64.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 81.2 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
Steering
▲ 85.1% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.5 / 100 tests
- Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 44.6% better
12.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 36.7% better
38.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.0 / 100 tests
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Lamp: emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- 4.3.1 (a) (iii)
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 9.3% worse
171.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 156.5 / 100 tests
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 12.9% better
44.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 45.5% better
11.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.9 / 100 tests
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
- Audible warning:
- is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 38.5% better
30.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 49.9 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Emissions test unable to be completed
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Any part of the noise suppression system: likely to become detached
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A wheel bearing: excessively rough
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
4.3.1 (a) (iii)
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and: braking performance not affected
FAIL
Occurrences: 3