81.5% of Ford Escorts passed the 2024 MOT (10,100 first tests): 77.8% at the first attempt and 3.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 39% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 61.2 (95% CI 59.0–63.5; 100 = normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81.5 | % | incl. 3.7% fixed at the test centre | 2024 | 10100 |
| Passed at the first attempt | 77.8 | % | all first tests | 2024 | 10100 |
| MOT Risk Index (95% CI 59.0–63.5) | 61.2 | index | 100 = normal for its age · rank 142 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age) | 2024 | 10100 |
| Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure | 20.4 | per 100 | 15.7 same-age | 2019–2024 | 77294 |
| Dangerous defects | 9.2 | per 100 | 11.2 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 77294 |
| Advisory items | 121.4 | per 100 | 127.1 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 77294 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 142 | of 761 | published models, 1 = fails least for its age | 2024 | 10100 |
| Best rank within its 95% interval | 128 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 10100 |
| Worst rank within its 95% interval | 154 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 10100 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 59.3 to 61.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
Ford Escort MOTs fail most often on suspension: 24.3 per 100 tests, against 22.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 77,294).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 24.3 | per 100 | 22.9 | 2019–2024 | 18775 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.4 | per 100 | 15.7 | 2019–2024 | 15762 |
| Brakes | 19.5 | per 100 | 21.7 | 2019–2024 | 15099 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.4 | per 100 | 31.9 | 2019–2024 | 15023 |
| Visibility | 8.9 | per 100 | 11.5 | 2019–2024 | 6876 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1 | per 100 | 8.4 | 2019–2024 | 5491 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 77,294 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Escort advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: body, chassis, structure advisories became a fail at the next MOT 23.2% of the time.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.2 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 4848 |
| Suspension | 21.0 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 9415 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.8 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 775 |
| Brakes | 17.3 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 9022 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.7 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 963 |
| Tyres | 8.5 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 5878 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 4492 |
| Steering | 7.6 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1090 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.2 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1289 |
| Non-component advisories | 0 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 2265 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Escort MOTs flag suspension most: 33.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 77,294).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 33.7 | per 100 | 26.2 | 2019–2024 | 26029 |
| Brakes | 30.9 | per 100 | 34.7 | 2019–2024 | 23921 |
| Tyres | 17.9 | per 100 | 39.7 | 2019–2024 | 13848 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.9 | per 100 | 4.6 | 2019–2024 | 10726 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3 | per 100 | 5.2 | 2019–2024 | 7216 |
| Non-component advisories | 5 | per 100 | 7.8 | 2019–2024 | 3830 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 77,294 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For Ford Escorts aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 5.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 24,629).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 16.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 16.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 11.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 10.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 8.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 4.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 4.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 2.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 1.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 0.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1457 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 23.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 22.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 16.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 15.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 12.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 6.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 6.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 2.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 0.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 0.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1478 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 29.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 27.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 20.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 20.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 14.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 10.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 9.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 6.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 3.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 0.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 0.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 2249 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass | 5.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass | 4.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass | 4.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass | 4.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass | 2.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass | 2.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass | 1.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass | 1.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass | 1.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass | 0.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass | 0.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a pass | 0.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 24629 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 16.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 14.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 11.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 9.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 5.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 3.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 3.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 0.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 0.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after an advisory | 0.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 9779 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail | 18.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail | 18.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail | 16.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail | 14.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail | 9.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail | 9.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail | 5.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail | 4.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail | 3.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail | 0.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail | 0.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a fail | 0.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 12319 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 81 cars) | 16.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 81 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 81 cars) | 12.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 81 | |
| Suspension, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 81 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 81 | |
| Brakes, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 81 cars) | 6.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 81 | |
| Steering, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 81 cars) | 6.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 81 | |
| Visibility, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 81 cars) | 6.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 81 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 13.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 10.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Visibility, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 9.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Suspension, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 7.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Brakes, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 6.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 5.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Tyres, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 2.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 | |
| Steering, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 214 cars) | 2.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 214 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The Ford Escort gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 88.9 major and 15.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous defects | 9.2 | per 100 | 11.2 | 2019–2024 | 77294 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 77,294 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At every age shown, Ford Escorts fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 18, where they fail less often: 46.0% against 48% (2024, n = 1,788).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17 | 47.3 | % fail | 47.8 | 2024 | 838 |
| Age 18 | 46.0 | % fail | 48 | 2024 | 1788 |
| Age 19 | 47.1 | % fail | 47.7 | 2024 | 2627 |
| Age 20 | 46.0 | % fail | 47.4 | 2024 | 2732 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Escort build years range from index 93.2 to 102.1 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 1,925 tests, 95% interval 89.0–101.9) | 95.4 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 1925 |
| Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 1,521 tests, 95% interval 88.3–102.7) | 95.5 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 1521 |
| Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 3,700 tests, 95% interval 97.3–106.9) | 102.1 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 3700 |
| Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 3,762 tests, 95% interval 91.0–100.1) | 95.6 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 3762 |
| Build year 2002 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,000 tests, 95% interval 88.1–98.2) | 93.2 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 3000 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Expected repair cost per Ford Escort MOT: about £114 (up to about £217 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 10,100).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected repair bill | 114.3 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 10100 |
| Estimated range lower | 114.3 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 10100 |
| Estimated range upper | 217.3 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 10100 |
| Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner) | 43.7 | GBP expected contribution | 180 | price catalogue | 10100 |
| Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback) | 29.3 | GBP expected contribution | 150 | price catalogue | 10100 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid) | 27.2 | GBP expected contribution | 140 | price catalogue | 10100 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer | 14.2 | GBP expected contribution | 200 | price catalogue | 10100 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of 8 similar models, 0 fail less often for their age than the Ford Escort and 8 as often or more. The Ford Escort has an MOT Risk Index of 61.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escort (this model) | 61.2 | index | 100 = normal | 2024 | 10100 |
| Honda HR-V | 64.4 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 32806 |
| LEVC TX | 75.6 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 15173 |
| Rover Mini | 80.3 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 10968 |
| Audi Q2 | 62.4 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 73559 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 62.4 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 76126 |
| MG HS | 83.8 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 12820 |
| Seat Ateca | 73.1 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 47498 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Karoq | 72.3 | index | 61.2 | 2024 | 53001 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At ages 15+, 11.4% of Ford Escorts with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 38.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,142). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 15+, <40k miles | 11.4 | % failed first time | 2024 | 987 | |
| Age 15+, 40-70k miles | 22.8 | % failed first time | 2024 | 719 | |
| Age 15+, 70-100k miles | 26.9 | % failed first time | 2024 | 776 | |
| Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 31.8–41.7%) | 36.6 | % failed first time | 2024 | 361 | |
| Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 31.4–46.6%) | 38.7 | % failed first time | 2024 | 155 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
8.1% of Ford Escorts tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.6% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 5,956).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 miles | 8.1 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 5956 | |
| 150,000 miles | 1.6 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 1212 | |
| 200,000 miles (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%) | 0.2 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 162 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Ford Escort index is 92.1, against 82.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage adjusted index | 92.1 | index | 82.9 | 2019–2024 | 10100 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Diesel Ford Escorts fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 39.0% against 20.0%.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 20 | % fail first time | other fuels | 2024 | 8916 |
| Diesel | 39.0 | % fail first time | other fuels | 2024 | 1178 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For its age, the best Ford Escort engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 39.3, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 112.8, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 17.1–39.5) | 26.1 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 304 |
| Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre | 39.3 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 10859 |
| Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 1,100 tests, 95% interval 43.8–59.8) | 51.3 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 1100 |
| Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre | 107.5 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 9664 |
| Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre | 110.8 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 37045 |
| Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre | 112.8 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 11524 |
| Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 91.3–139.2) | 114.7 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 110 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Escort fails first-time MOTs most in Watford (WD): 41.7% against 27.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 254).
First-time failure rates for the Ford Escort range from 16.4% in the Glasgow (G) postcode area to 40.4% in the Brighton (BN) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 35.8–47.9%) | 41.7 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 254 |
| Brighton (BN) | 40.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 735 |
| Torquay (TQ) | 40.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 533 |
| Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 9.1–15.3%) | 11.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 413 |
| Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 8.5–16.4%) | 11.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 260 |
| Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.5%) | 13.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 354 |
| Taunton (TA) | 37.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 694 |
| Portsmouth (PO) | 37.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1466 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath (BA) | 36.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 637 |
| London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 30.9–42.7%) | 36.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 254 |
| Bournemouth (BH) | 36.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 940 |
| Plymouth (PL) | 36.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 800 |
| Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 30.7–42.2%) | 36.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 265 |
| Worcester (WR) | 35.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 509 |
| Ipswich (IP) | 35.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1135 |
| Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 31.1–39.7%) | 35.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 470 |
| Guildford (GU) | 34.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 848 |
| Exeter (EX) | 34.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 907 |
| Wolverhampton (WV) | 34.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 609 |
| Bristol (BS) | 34.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1417 |
| Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 28.7–39.3%) | 33.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 302 |
| Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 28.8–39.1%) | 33.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 323 |
| Warrington (WA) | 33.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 617 |
| Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 490 tests, 95% interval 29.4–37.8%) | 33.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 490 |
| Norwich (NR) | 33.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1278 |
| London W (W) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 26.8–39.5%) | 32.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 207 |
| Southampton (SO) | 32.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 830 |
| Kingston upon Thames (KT) | 32.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 606 |
| Leicester (LE) | 32.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1386 |
| Walsall (WS) | 31.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 864 |
| Swindon (SN) | 31.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 699 |
| Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 27.3–36.0%) | 31.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 432 |
| Cardiff (CF) | 31.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 918 |
| Northampton (NN) | 31.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1024 |
| Hemel Hempstead (HP) | 31.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 759 |
| Coventry (CV) | 30.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1051 |
| London N (N) (rough estimate: 431 tests, 95% interval 26.0–34.7%) | 30.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 431 |
| Liverpool (L) | 29.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 730 |
| Medway (ME) | 29.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1201 |
| Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 25.3–34.2%) | 29.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 399 |
| Stoke-on-Trent (ST) | 29.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 799 |
| Colchester (CO) | 29.1 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1191 |
| Manchester (M) | 28.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 886 |
| Newport (NP) | 28.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 622 |
| Peterborough (PE) | 28.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1743 |
| Oxford (OX) | 28.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 704 |
| Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 445 tests, 95% interval 24.5–32.9%) | 28.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 445 |
| Stevenage (SG) | 28.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 570 |
| Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 22.5–34.9%) | 28.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 198 |
| London SE (SE) | 28.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 563 |
| Birmingham (B) | 28.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 2137 |
| Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 23.9–32.5%) | 28.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 418 |
| Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 24.1–32.1%) | 27.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 483 |
| Preston (PR) | 27.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 716 |
| Doncaster (DN) | 27.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1014 |
| Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 21.0–35.4%) | 27.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 145 |
| Nottingham (NG) | 27.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1532 |
| Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 23.0–32.4%) | 27.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 343 |
| Dudley (DY) | 27.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 877 |
| Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 23.2–31.6%) | 27.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 430 |
| Stockport (SK) | 27.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 567 |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 26.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1301 |
| Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 22.5–31.8%) | 26.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 346 |
| Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 21.9–32.3%) | 26.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 276 |
| Canterbury (CT) | 26.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 672 |
| Redhill (RH) | 26.7 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 829 |
| London E (E) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 22.7–30.9%) | 26.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 447 |
| Chelmsford (CM) | 26.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1354 |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) | 26.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1536 |
| Romford (RM) | 26.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1123 |
| St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 21.7–31.7%) | 26.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 299 |
| Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 21.9–30.7%) | 26.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 384 |
| Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 266 tests, 95% interval 21.0–31.5%) | 25.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 266 |
| Gloucester (GL) | 25.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1045 |
| Dartford (DA) | 25.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 711 |
| Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 21.3–29.8%) | 25.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 395 |
| Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 20.2–30.6%) | 25 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 264 |
| York (YO) | 24.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 842 |
| Cleveland (TS) | 24.7 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 546 |
| London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 19.6–30.6%) | 24.7 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 231 |
| Milton Keynes (MK) | 24.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 706 |
| Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 20.6–28.9%) | 24.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 404 |
| Derby (DE) | 24.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1125 |
| Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 19.1–30.4%) | 24.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 218 |
| Wakefield (WF) | 24.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 671 |
| Chester (CH) | 24.1 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 667 |
| Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 19.6–29.2%) | 24.1 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 299 |
| Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 17.4–32.2%) | 24 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 125 |
| Edinburgh (EH) | 23.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 534 |
| Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 18.7–29.6%) | 23.7 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 232 |
| Sheffield (S) | 23.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1824 |
| Newcastle (NE) | 23.3 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 828 |
| Croydon (CR) | 23.2 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 560 |
| Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 19.4–27.2%) | 23.1 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 446 |
| Twickenham (TW) | 22.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 604 |
| Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 18.4–26.9%) | 22.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 366 |
| Aberdeen (AB) | 21.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 546 |
| Reading (RG) | 21.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1036 |
| Enfield (EN) | 21.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 546 |
| Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 17.7–25.7%) | 21.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 406 |
| Crewe (CW) | 20.7 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 512 |
| Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 14.5–28.1%) | 20.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 132 |
| Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 16.6–24.1%) | 20.1 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 443 |
| Darlington (DL) | 20.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 534 |
| Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 16.1–24.3%) | 19.9 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 367 |
| Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 15.1–24.4%) | 19.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 279 |
| Swansea (SA) | 17.8 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1393 |
| Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 14.3–21.6%) | 17.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 414 |
| Shrewsbury (SY) | 17.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 906 |
| Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 13.9–20.6%) | 17.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 489 |
| Llandudno (LL) | 16.6 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 1203 |
| Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 12.7–21.2%) | 16.5 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 291 |
| Glasgow (G) | 16.4 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 511 |
| Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 11.1–22.6%) | 16.0 | % fail first time | 22.2 | 2024 | 156 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Allowing for age, Ford Escort MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.2 times the national rate: 0.15% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 3,608).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt belt susceptibility | 0.2 | ratio estimate | 1 | 2024 + geographic layers | 3608 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
An estimated 2.8% of Ford Escorts tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Likely compliant | 2.8 | % estimate | 2024 | 10100 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of failed Ford Escort MOTs, 18.9% were retested the same day and a further 70.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 13,089).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day retest | 18.9 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 13089 |
| Retest within 10 days | 70.6 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 13089 |
| Clean MOT streak | 47.2 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 13493 |
| Repeat advisory | 23.6 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 13493 |
| Decreasing odometer | 2.7 | % mileage anomaly | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 17134 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Escorts aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 13.8 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 19, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) | 13.8 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
In 2024, at least as many Ford Escorts were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 2,627).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 3 (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 3.1–18.5%) | 75.7 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 51 | |
| Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 8.9–25.6%) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 71 | |
| Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 7.7–23.7%) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 72 | |
| Age 6 (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 3.7–18.4%) | 87.6 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 59 | |
| Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 838 | |
| Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 1788 | |
| Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 2627 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Ford Escorts that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 30.2% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 20.2% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 31.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat after fail | 30.2 | % | 20.2 | 2019–2024 | 4702 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
On Ford Escorts, road Wheels and tyres failures turn up together 7.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 43).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 5.6–10.4) | 7.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 43 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 5.3–8.3) | 6.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 77 |
| Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 4.1–9.2) | 6.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 26 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 5.1–7.5) | 6.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 109 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 4.3–8.7) | 6.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 33 |
| Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.6) | 6.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 30 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 4.8–6.4) | 5.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 204 |
| Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 3.4–8.6) | 5.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 20 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 4.3–7.0) | 5.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 69 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension | 5.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1797 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 94 tests, 95% interval 4.4–6.6) | 5.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 94 |
| Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 4.1–6.4) | 5.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 84 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.9) | 5.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 44 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.6) | 4.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 41 |
| Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.0) | 4.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 29 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 438 tests, 95% interval 4.4–5.3) | 4.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 438 |
| Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.2) | 4.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 56 |
| Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.5) | 4.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 160 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.6) | 4.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 114 |
| Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1159 |
| Brakes + Tyres | 4.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1043 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres | 4.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1120 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering | 4.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 834 |
| Suspension + Tyres | 4.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1281 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.0) | 4.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 84 |
| Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 3199 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.7) | 4.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 172 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1164 |
| Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1510 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility | 3.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 2234 |
| Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.9) | 3.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 80 |
| Tyres + Visibility | 3.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 682 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.4) | 3.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 163 |
| Brakes + Suspension | 3.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 3442 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1523 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 509 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.0) | 3.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 472 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Tyres | 3.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1154 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility | 3.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 698 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.0) | 3.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 343 |
| Steering + Suspension | 3.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 826 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension | 3.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 3474 |
| Brakes + Steering | 3.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 651 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1178 |
| Brakes + Visibility | 3.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1835 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.9) | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 233 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1600 |
| Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.9) | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 212 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.1) | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 21 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Brakes | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 3071 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1544 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Suspension | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 3776 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 3207 |
| Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 420 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.5) | 3.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 420 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Steering | 3.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 726 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility | 3.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 806 |
| Suspension + Visibility | 2.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1940 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Visibility | 2.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 1953 |
| Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 16 | tests with both | 2024 | 16 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 7 | tests with both | 2024 | 7 | |
| Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
DVSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns matched to the Ford Escort; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVSA recall campaigns matched | 12 | campaigns | DVSA register | DVSA register | 10100 |
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
In the Netherlands, 54.7% of Ford Escorts failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 720 inspections).
Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.
Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 54.7 | % failed | 50.8 | 2024 by country | 720 |
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Ford Escorts fail first time most in January (36.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in May (24.3%) (2024, n = 10,100).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0 | % fail first time | 31.1 | 2024 | 4553 |
| February | 32.9 | % fail first time | 30.0 | 2024 | 4921 |
| March | 28.9 | % fail first time | 28.3 | 2024 | 6764 |
| April | 24.4 | % fail first time | 29.8 | 2024 | 7360 |
| May | 24.3 | % fail first time | 28.8 | 2024 | 8143 |
| June | 25.8 | % fail first time | 28.1 | 2024 | 8524 |
| July | 25.8 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 8415 |
| August | 25.5 | % fail first time | 29.2 | 2024 | 7577 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26.8 | % fail first time | 28.2 | 2024 | 6730 |
| October | 30.4 | % fail first time | 30.3 | 2024 | 6049 |
| November | 31.6 | % fail first time | 30.6 | 2024 | 5102 |
| December | 30.1 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 3156 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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n < 500 in this group. 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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n < 500 in this group. 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort; this measure needs a qualifying group of at least 500 tests.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 10,100 initial Ford Escort tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 10,100 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford Escort MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-escort/
How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.
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77.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (10,100 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 10,100 primary tests: 22.22% failed first time and 81.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 61.2 is shown separately.