MOT reliability
Ford Econovan
7 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Ford Econovan vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Ford Econovan has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,519 miles.
7
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
8,528
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Econovan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Econovan MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Body & structure10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Ford Econovan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 6 | 50% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (2), LPG (1)
Most common Ford Econovan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Econovan MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
- Drivers footwell has slight corrosion (2 times)
Ford Econovan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 32 | 59% | 111,718 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 72,215 |
| 1996 | 1 | 26 | 54% | 167,370 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 187,255 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 180,793 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 21,764 |
Ford Econovan reliability FAQ
Across 7 Ford Econovan vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Econovan MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)).
The typical Ford Econovan in our data has covered around
123,519 miles.
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