MOT reliability
Ford E-450
14 vehicles · 222 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Ford E-450 vehicles and 222 completed MOT tests, the Ford E-450 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,126 miles.
14
Vehicles
222
MOT tests
1,946
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford E-450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford E-450 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
Ford E-450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 15 | 80% |
| 7 | 13 | 62% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 13 | 77% |
| 10 | 12 | 92% |
| 11 | 12 | 92% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 18 | 67% |
| 14 | 14 | 71% |
| 15 | 13 | 77% |
| 16 | 14 | 79% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 12 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9), Petrol (5)
Most common Ford E-450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford E-450 MOT tests:
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (6 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- exhaust system corroded (5 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- braking system components corroded (4 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
Ford E-450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 27,040 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 28,238 |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 26,825 |
| 2006 | 2 | 37 | 73% | 55,439 |
| 2005 | 3 | 43 | 79% | 24,275 |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 66,933 |
| 2001 | 2 | 31 | 87% | 42,630 |
| 2000 | 2 | 43 | 72% | 104,440 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 102,888 |
Ford E-450 reliability FAQ
Across 14 Ford E-450 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford E-450 MOT issues are:
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a); Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford E-450 in our data has covered around
52,126 miles.
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