MOT reliability
Ford Dolphin
2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Dolphin vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Ford Dolphin has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,313 miles.
2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
1,364
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Dolphin problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Dolphin MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Brakes38%
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Body & structure12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Ford Dolphin pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), LPG (1)
Most common Ford Dolphin MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Dolphin MOT tests:
- Steering aid has a loose bolt but not likely to detach (1 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- advise front brake discs scored and worn (1 times)
- advise rear brake discs scored and worn brake pads front and rear worn (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour orange lamp of multiple lamps not working (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Ford Dolphin pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 41,054 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 43,573 |
Ford Dolphin reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Dolphin vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Dolphin MOT issues are:
Steering aid has a loose bolt but not likely to detach; Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a)); Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Ford Dolphin in our data has covered around
42,313 miles.
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