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Ford Escape

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 127 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

127

Model Years

2015 to 2020

Years Covered

3

About the Ford Escape

The Ford Escape was MOT tested 127 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2015 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 83,357 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 39,647 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,003
Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Ford Escape?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)
vs Ford brand average-3% (85% avg)

Ford Escape by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202083%3039,647 mi
201774%5785,842 mi
201590%4083,357 mi

Questions about the Ford Escape

Is the Ford Escape reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2015 to 2020), the Ford Escape averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 127 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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