FORD ESCORT MOT Pass Rate
77.6% of 3,641 FORD ESCORT MOT tests pass.
The ESCORT has a pass rate of 77.6%, a little higher than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
The FORD ESCORT's pass rate of 77.6% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 77.5% | 3,623 | 57,358 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD ESCORT
The most common reason the FORD ESCORT fails its MOT is body, chassis, structure — present in 55.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 55.2% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 52.3% | across an axle |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.6% | not working |
| Suspension | 49.0% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 16.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 12.9% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 11.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 6.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate