MOT reliability
Ford Escape xls
5 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ford Escape xls vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Ford Escape xls has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,867 miles.
5
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
12,090
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Escape xls problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Escape xls MOT tests:
-
Other200%
-
Emissions & nuisance18%
-
Brakes9%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Ford Escape xls pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Ford Escape xls MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Escape xls MOT tests:
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Nail in offside rear tyre (2 times)
- front brake discs(o/s and n/s)corroded on faces (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- hand brake reserve travel on limit (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- 1.engine oil level low 2.outer sills not tested due to platic covers fitted 3.front brake discs starting to corrode 4.hand brake travel on limit (1 times)
- 1/ on oil on dip stick (1 times)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
Ford Escape xls pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 17 | 71% | 151,745 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 37,259 |
| 2001 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 136,794 |
Ford Escape xls reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ford Escape xls vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Escape xls MOT issues are:
Items removed from driver's view prior to test; Nail in offside rear tyre; front brake discs(o/s and n/s)corroded on faces.
The typical Ford Escape xls in our data has covered around
122,867 miles.
Compare the Ford Escape xls
See how the Ford Escape xls stacks up against other Ford models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Ford Escape xls
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Ford models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks