MOT reliability
Ford Escape xlt
13 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Ford Escape xlt vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Ford Escape xlt has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,080 miles.
13
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
5,481
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Escape xlt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Escape xlt MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Steering17%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Body & structure9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes4%
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Identification & plates4%
Ford Escape xlt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 83% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Ford Escape xlt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Escape xlt MOT tests:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) (2 times)
- Emissions not tested no acsses (7.3.A.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- screen has small crack low down (1 times)
Ford Escape xlt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,281 |
| 2010 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 33,910 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 61,367 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 3,009 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 15 |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 76,369 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 43,651 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,796 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 72,595 |
Ford Escape xlt reliability FAQ
Across 13 Ford Escape xlt vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Escape xlt MOT issues are:
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g).
The typical Ford Escape xlt in our data has covered around
34,080 miles.
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