MOT reliability
Ford Escort rs2000
183 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 183 Ford Escort rs2000 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Ford Escort rs2000 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 69,462 miles.
183
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
577
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Escort rs2000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Escort rs2000 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
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Visibility4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes4%
Ford Escort rs2000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (179), Other (4)
Most common Ford Escort rs2000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Escort rs2000 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
- Airbag warning light on (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (1 times)
Ford Escort rs2000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 97,208 |
| 1979 | 2 | 22 | 91% | 57,144 |
Ford Escort rs2000 reliability FAQ
Across 183 Ford Escort rs2000 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Escort rs2000 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c).
The typical Ford Escort rs2000 in our data has covered around
69,462 miles.
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