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MOT reliability

Ford Aerostar xlt

2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
43%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Ford Aerostar xlt vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Ford Aerostar xlt has an overall 43% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 169,726 miles.

2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
4.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Aerostar xlt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Aerostar xlt MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Steering6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Ford Aerostar xlt pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
13250%
14250%
1510%
1610%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Ford Aerostar xlt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Aerostar xlt MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  2. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  3. ns front brake hose wet - does not seem to be brake fluid (2 times)
  4. rear of both sills starting to corrode (2 times)
  5. Battery insecure (2 times)
  6. Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (1 times)
  15. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)

Ford Aerostar xlt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 1 100% 140,190
1994 1 6 33% 199,262

Ford Aerostar xlt reliability FAQ

Across 2 Ford Aerostar xlt vehicles in our MOT data, 43% pass the MOT (a 57% failure rate), with about 4.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Aerostar xlt MOT issues are: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); ns front brake hose wet - does not seem to be brake fluid.

The typical Ford Aerostar xlt in our data has covered around 169,726 miles.

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