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MOT reliability

Ford E

2 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Ford E vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Ford E has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,238 miles.

2
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
3,298
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford E problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford E MOT tests:

  • Other48%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
  • Brakes13%
  • Identification & plates6%
  • Lamps & electrical6%

Ford E pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
6250%
71100%
9250%
102100%
11250%
131100%
141100%
151100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Ford E MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
  10. Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
  11. Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)

Ford E pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 19 84% 138,843
1969 1 8 100% 79,633

Ford E reliability FAQ

Across 2 Ford E vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford E MOT issues are: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Ford E in our data has covered around 109,238 miles.

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