Cadillac Escalade
From 300 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on an air brake system | 3 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 3 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
| headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.2% of Escalade failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Typical mileage
Half of all Escalades tested had between 52,003 and 144,685 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 91,908 median miles, the Escalade has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Cadillac Escalade MOT pass rate?
The Cadillac Escalade has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 300 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cadillac Escalade?
The most common MOT failure on the Cadillac Escalade is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Cadillac Escalade at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cadillac Escalade is 91,908 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,003 and 144,685 miles.
Buying a used Escalade?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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