MOT reliability
Ford Aero star
2 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Aero star vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Ford Aero star has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 143,377 miles.
2
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,824
Avg miles / year
6.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Aero star problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Aero star MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering2%
Ford Aero star pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford Aero star MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Aero star MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (11 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (11 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (10 times)
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (5 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (4 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Ford Aero star pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 32 | 59% | 159,130 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 127,625 |
Ford Aero star reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Aero star vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
6.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Aero star MOT issues are:
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f).
The typical Ford Aero star in our data has covered around
143,377 miles.
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