2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Ford Escort MOT pass rate and common faults

452 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 452 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  9. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.2%
  2. Brakes20.1%
  3. Body & chassis19.2%
  4. Lights & electrics16.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.2%
  8. Tyres6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Ford Escort?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2000 Ford Escort cars passed their MOT first time, across 452 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Ford Escort?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Ford Escort reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).