MOT reliability
Ford Poplar
8 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Ford Poplar vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Ford Poplar has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,817 miles.
8
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
2,082
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Poplar problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Poplar MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Steering5%
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Brakes2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility1%
Ford Poplar pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Ford Poplar MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Poplar MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four. (5.2.3 (f)) (5 times)
- Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres. (5.2.3 (f)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall both sides have slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner sill corroded and split (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- slight play o/s/r wheel bearing †slight imbalance at front brakes (1 times)
Ford Poplar pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 10,424 |
| 1962 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 77,381 |
| 1961 | 2 | 26 | 85% | 68,117 |
| 1960 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 87,780 |
| 1959 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 64,177 |
| 1956 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 40,559 |
| 1938 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 61,984 |
Ford Poplar reliability FAQ
Across 8 Ford Poplar vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Poplar MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four. (5.2.3 (f)); Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d).
The typical Ford Poplar in our data has covered around
59,817 miles.
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