What year Ford Escort Base is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1983 Ford Escort Base has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 11,444 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Ford Escort Base MOT failures?

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

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Ford Escort Base — Reliability by Year

69,461 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1986 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Ford Escort Base was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1986	—	—	996
1985	—	—	9,657
1984	—	—	16,399
1983	100.0%	21,413 mi	11,444
1982	—	—	14,123
1981	—	—	14,498
1980	—	—	2,344

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