MOT reliability
Ford 160
4 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford 160 vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Ford 160 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,265 miles.
4
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford 160 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford 160 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Ford 160 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Ford 160 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford 160 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) (1 times)
Ford 160 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 74,084 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 68,597 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 31,265 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 71,117 |
Ford 160 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford 160 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford 160 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6).
The typical Ford 160 in our data has covered around
61,265 miles.
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