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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Escape. Check any Escape by registration number below.

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77.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.0%

vs Ford Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Escape — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Escape has an average MOT pass rate of 77.1%, which is 8.0 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Escape on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Escape fails its MOT are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Escape for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Escape, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Escape performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 31 vehicles

83.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2017

Based on 35 vehicles

51.4%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

100.0%

2015

Based on 50 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

0

Based on 107 vehicles

83.2%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Escape

The most common reasons a Ford Escape fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

43.0%
2

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

34.3%
Ford Escape Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

25.8%

Nearside

16.1%

Front Nearside

6.5%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Escape

Ford Escape — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Escape MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Escape?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Escape is 77.1% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Escape?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Escape are: A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (43.0%), An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (34.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Escape reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 77.1%, the Ford Escape is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Escape?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Escape?
Typical mileage for the Ford Escape: 40,306 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Escape to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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