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Ford Escort reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·22,718 DVSA tests·2024
Across 22,718 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Ford Escort cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and road wheels.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 82% of peers
+17.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
22,718 tests · fleet 61%
78%
Where the Escort fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on tyres, road wheels, steering.
Share of 13 years and older Ford Escort MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ford Escort reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Escort holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 82% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Escort?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Escort in 2024: 13 years and older, 78%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Escort MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ford Escort versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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