Ford Escort Ghia Si MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 62 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 75.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Ford Escort Ghia Si MOT Reliability Overview
The Ford Escort Ghia Si is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 62 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 24.2% and a failure rate of 75.8%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Ford Escort Ghia Si earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Ford Escort Ghia Si presents for MOT with approximately 55,689 miles on the clock. The 1994 manufacture year performs best with a 26.7% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Ford Escort Ghia Si is Suspension, affecting 66.1% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Brakes at 51.6%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 40.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 193.5% | 120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 112.9% | 70 |
| 3 | Tyres | 64.5% | 40 |
| 4 | Body, Structure And General Items | 59.7% | 37 |
| 5 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 50.0% | 31 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 48.4% | 30 |
| 7 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 37.1% | 23 |
| 8 | Driver's View Of The Road | 25.8% | 16 |
| 9 | Steering | 22.6% | 14 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 3.2% | 2 |
| 11 | Items Not Tested | 1.6% | 1 |
| 12 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.6% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 55,689 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 34.76 | 193.5% | 120 |
| Brakes | 20.27 | 112.9% | 70 |
| Tyres | 11.59 | 64.5% | 40 |
| Body & Structure | 10.72 | 59.7% | 37 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 8.98 | 50.0% | 31 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 8.69 | 48.4% | 30 |
| Seat Belts | 6.66 | 37.1% | 23 |
| Visibility | 4.63 | 25.8% | 16 |
| Steering | 4.05 | 22.6% | 14 |
| Wheels | 0.58 | 3.2% | 2 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.29 | 1.6% | 1 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.29 | 1.6% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Ford Escort Ghia Si has 55,689 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Ford Escort Ghia Si has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 13.61% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Ford Escort Ghia Si MOT Data
The Ford Escort Ghia Si is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 62 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 24.2% and a failure rate of 75.8%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Ford Escort Ghia Si owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Escort Ghia Si is likely to perform.
Suspension — 66.1% of failures
Suspension issues account for 66.1% of MOT failures on the Ford Escort Ghia Si. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 51.6% of failures
Brakes issues account for 51.6% of MOT failures on the Ford Escort Ghia Si. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Tyres — 40.3% of failures
Tyres issues account for 40.3% of MOT failures on the Ford Escort Ghia Si. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Escort Ghia Si?
Based on 62 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Ford Escort Ghia Si has an overall pass rate of 24.2% (75.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Escort Ghia Si?
The top 3 reasons a Ford Escort Ghia Si fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (66.1%), 2. Brakes (51.6%), 3. Tyres (40.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Ford Escort Ghia Si reliable?
With a 75.8% MOT failure rate, the Escort Ghia Si is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Ford Escort Ghia Si?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (66.1%); Brakes (51.6%); Tyres (40.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.