What year Ford Escort 55l is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1983 Ford Escort 55l has the highest pass rate at 0.0%, out of 1,470 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Ford Escort 55l MOT failures?

The most common Ford Escort 55l MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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3,782 vehicles · MOT data 1981–1983 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1983

0.0% first-test pass rate · 1,470 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1981

0.0% first-test pass rate · 662 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1983	0.0%	—	1,470
1982	0.0%	—	1,650
1981	0.0%	—	662

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