MOT reliability
Ford M
4 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford M vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Ford M has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,624 miles.
4
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
4,087
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford M problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford M MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes10%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure2%
Ford M pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (2)
Most common Ford M MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford M MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- fuel sealing cap area slightly perished,may require to attention (2 times)
- o/s/f head light has slightly condensation (2 times)
- underside tray fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- fuel sealing rubber perished (2 times)
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Ford M pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 38,254 |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 6,758 |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 121,866 |
| 2006 | 1 | 26 | 65% | 127,619 |
Ford M reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford M vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford M MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1); Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2).
The typical Ford M in our data has covered around
73,624 miles.
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