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:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes13%
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Identification & plates6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Ford E pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford E MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford E MOT tests:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
Ford E pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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