MOT reliability
Ford Convertible
29 vehicles · 235 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Ford Convertible vehicles and 235 completed MOT tests, the Ford Convertible has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,342 miles.
29
Vehicles
235
MOT tests
897
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Convertible problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Convertible MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Ford Convertible pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 60% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 9 | 67% |
| 19 | 8 | 75% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29)
Most common Ford Convertible MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Convertible MOT tests:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (5 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- rear exhaust rubbers perished (4 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
Ford Convertible pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 99,998 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 26,952 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,566 |
| 2006 | 1 | 23 | 57% | 96,109 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 8,095 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 104,620 |
| 1998 | 2 | 39 | 90% | 79,147 |
| 1996 | 4 | 33 | 97% | 45,842 |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 67,224 |
| 1989 | 2 | 25 | 72% | 69,149 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50,058 |
| 1984 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 35,455 |
| 1980 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 67,142 |
| 1979 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 58,960 |
| 1972 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 1968 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 82,581 |
| 1966 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 98,535 |
| 1965 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 16,996 |
| 1959 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 14,655 |
| 1949 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 7,817 |
| 1933 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 386 |
| 1932 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 8,161 |
Ford Convertible reliability FAQ
Across 29 Ford Convertible vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Convertible MOT issues are:
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a).
The typical Ford Convertible in our data has covered around
50,342 miles.
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