MOT reliability
Ford 4x4
10 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Ford 4x4 vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Ford 4x4 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,752 miles.
10
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
3,007
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford 4x4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford 4x4 MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility3%
Ford 4x4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 7 | 57% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford 4x4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford 4x4 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- underbody corroded (5 times)
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) (3 times)
Ford 4x4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 29,304 |
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 204,017 |
| 2005 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 116,717 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,660 |
| 1997 | 2 | 39 | 69% | 103,344 |
| 1970 | 1 | 13 | 54% | — |
| 1957 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 14,529 |
| 1946 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 76,331 |
Ford 4x4 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Ford 4x4 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford 4x4 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); underbody corroded; Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Ford 4x4 in our data has covered around
74,752 miles.
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