MOT reliability
Ford Model 40
9 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Ford Model 40 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Ford Model 40 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,136 miles.
9
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
1,049
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Model 40 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Model 40 MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Steering13%
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Brakes13%
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Visibility11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
Ford Model 40 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Ford Model 40 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Model 40 MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside (2 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working Missing (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Ford Model 40 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 14,775 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 6,095 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,235 |
| 2003 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 41,728 |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 | 100% | 9,035 |
| 1989 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 94,795 |
| 1934 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 27,548 |
| 1933 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 472 |
Ford Model 40 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Ford Model 40 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Model 40 MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a)); Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)); Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Model 40 in our data has covered around
25,136 miles.
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