FORD ESCORT MOT pass rate
81.8% of 22,909 FORD ESCORT MOT tests pass.
The ESCORT passes its MOT 81.8% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD ESCORT has a pass rate of 81.8%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.3% at 3–6 years to 81.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.3% | 64 | 23,111 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.3% | 90 | 44,327 miles |
| 10–15 years | 100.0% | 32 | 39,054 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.7% | 22,721 | 55,105 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD ESCORT
The most common reason the FORD ESCORT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 61.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 53.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 51.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 44.0% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.3% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 18.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 11.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 6.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD ESCORT?
- 81.8% of FORD ESCORT MOT tests pass, based on 22,909 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD ESCORT?
- The most common reason the FORD ESCORT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 61.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD ESCORT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.