MOT reliability
Ford Mirada
5 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Ford Mirada vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Ford Mirada has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,710 miles.
5
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
1,657
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Mirada problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Mirada MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Lamps & electrical28%
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Brakes24%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Ford Mirada pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), LPG (1)
Most common Ford Mirada MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Mirada MOT tests:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- n/s/r inner tyre sidewall slightly cracked perrished (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear upper marker lamps 1 of 5 inoperative (2 times)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) (1 times)
- slight dampness on steering box (no apparant leak) (1 times)
Ford Mirada pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 31 | 74% | 34,642 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 27,399 |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 23,892 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 37,979 |
Ford Mirada reliability FAQ
Across 5 Ford Mirada vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Mirada MOT issues are:
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e); Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); n/s/r inner tyre sidewall slightly cracked perrished.
The typical Ford Mirada in our data has covered around
31,710 miles.
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