MOT reliability
Ford Lx
37 vehicles · 253 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 37 Ford Lx vehicles and 253 completed MOT tests, the Ford Lx has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,260 miles.
37
Vehicles
253
MOT tests
6,822
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Lx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Lx MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates2%
Ford Lx pass rate by age
How the Ford Lx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 13 | 77% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 17 | 71% |
| 7 | 18 | 78% |
| 8 | 20 | 65% |
| 9 | 13 | 85% |
| 10 | 14 | 93% |
| 11 | 24 | 54% |
| 12 | 28 | 68% |
| 13 | 21 | 67% |
| 14 | 19 | 63% |
| 15 | 15 | 67% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 10 | 50% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27), Diesel (10)
Most common Ford Lx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Lx MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (7 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (7 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (7 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Ford Lx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 135,929 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 178,903 |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 169,307 |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 81,157 |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 79,796 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 85,993 |
| 2002 | 4 | 78 | 77% | 131,992 |
| 2000 | 3 | 33 | 73% | 82,643 |
| 1999 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 94,896 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 68,143 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 18,785 |
| 1995 | 5 | 15 | 53% | 79,561 |
| 1994 | 7 | 12 | 58% | 125,344 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 56,318 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 46,286 |
| 1990 | 3 | 4 | 50% | 33,720 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 47,733 |
Ford Lx reliability FAQ
Across 37 Ford Lx vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Lx MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d).
The typical Ford Lx in our data has covered around
91,260 miles.
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