MOT reliability
Ford P
2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford P vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Ford P has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,406 miles.
2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
3,250
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford P problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford P MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Body & structure11%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Brakes4%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Ford P pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford P MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford P MOT tests:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
Ford P pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 147,252 |
| 1959 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 95,561 |
Ford P reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford P vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford P MOT issues are:
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).
The typical Ford P in our data has covered around
121,406 miles.
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