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MOT reliability

Ford Coup

2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Ford Coup vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Ford Coup has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 273,042 miles.

2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
831
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Coup problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Coup MOT tests:

  • Other44%
  • Steering21%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Brakes10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Identification & plates3%

Ford Coup pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
10250%
112100%
122100%
13450%
141100%
152100%
162100%
17367%
181100%
192100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Ford Coup MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  4. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside play in steering rack inner joint (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Ford Coup pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 20 75% 476,575
1995 1 8 100% 69,509

Ford Coup reliability FAQ

Across 2 Ford Coup vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Coup MOT issues are: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).

The typical Ford Coup in our data has covered around 273,042 miles.

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