MOT reliability
Ford Futura
3 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Ford Futura vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Ford Futura has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,580 miles.
3
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
22,816
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Futura problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Futura MOT tests:
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Other125%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Body & structure1%
Ford Futura pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 33% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), LPG (1)
Most common Ford Futura MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Futura MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- handbrake travel close to limit,advise (2 times)
- BONNET COVER BROKEN. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST. (2 times)
Ford Futura pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 32 | 59% | 118,356 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 29,029 |
Ford Futura reliability FAQ
Across 3 Ford Futura vehicles in our MOT data,
58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Futura MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).
The typical Ford Futura in our data has covered around
88,580 miles.
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