MOT reliability
Ford 55d
2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
45%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford 55d vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Ford 55d has an overall 45% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,188 miles.
2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
6,062
Avg miles / year
4.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford 55d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford 55d MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Ford 55d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Ford 55d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford 55d MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
Ford 55d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 44% | 45,850 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 64,526 |
Ford 55d reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford 55d vehicles in our MOT data,
45% pass the MOT (a 55% failure rate), with about
4.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford 55d MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Ford 55d in our data has covered around
55,188 miles.
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