Ford Escape
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 127 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
127
Best Year
2015 (90%)
Years Covered
3
About the Ford Escape
The Ford Escape has been tested 127 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2015 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Escape by Year
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