MOT reliability
Ford Mercury comet
5 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ford Mercury comet vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Ford Mercury comet has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,465 miles.
5
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
1,888
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Mercury comet problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Mercury comet MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Visibility20%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
Ford Mercury comet pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Ford Mercury comet MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Mercury comet MOT tests:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) (1 times)
- Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (1 times)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) (1 times)
Ford Mercury comet pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 55,624 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 68,166 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 42,414 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65,499 |
Ford Mercury comet reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ford Mercury comet vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Mercury comet MOT issues are:
Horn not working (1.6.2a); Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1); Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1).
The typical Ford Mercury comet in our data has covered around
57,465 miles.
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