MOT reliability
Ford E150 econoline
5 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ford E150 econoline vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Ford E150 econoline has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,815 miles.
5
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
904
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford E150 econoline problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford E150 econoline MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility2%
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Steering2%
Ford E150 econoline pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), LPG (1)
Most common Ford E150 econoline MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford E150 econoline MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- general underbody corrosion (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Ford E150 econoline pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 186,838 |
| 2001 | 1 | 23 | 87% | 126,304 |
| 1992 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 131,633 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 80,914 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 98,389 |
Ford E150 econoline reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ford E150 econoline vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford E150 econoline MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); general underbody corrosion.
The typical Ford E150 econoline in our data has covered around
124,815 miles.
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