MOT reliability
Ford Model 18
8 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Ford Model 18 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Ford Model 18 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,660 miles.
8
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,544
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Model 18 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Model 18 MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Steering24%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Ford Model 18 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Ford Model 18 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Model 18 MOT tests:
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (all four) (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (1 times)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- STEERING APPEARS STIFF AT END OF LOCK (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Ford Model 18 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,321 |
| 2009 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 59,901 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 59,655 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 98,850 |
| 1937 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 99,997 |
| 1932 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 20,328 |
Ford Model 18 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Ford Model 18 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Model 18 MOT issues are:
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (all four) ; Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).
The typical Ford Model 18 in our data has covered around
52,660 miles.
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