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MOT reliability

Ford R series

3 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Ford R series vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Ford R series has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 189,081 miles.

3
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford R series problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford R series MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Visibility20%
  • Body & structure10%

Fuel types: Diesel (3)

Most common Ford R series MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford R series MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (2 times)
  2. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  3. Exhaust emits black smoke at increased engine speed (6.4.A.2) (1 times)
  4. Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.2.3a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) (1 times)
  7. Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) (1 times)
  8. nail in n/s/r inner tyre † (1 times)
  9. rear boot floor in poor condition (1 times)
  10. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  11. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Ford R series pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 1 4 75% 37,049
1972 1 2 50% 527,748
1971 1 3 100% 2,447

Ford R series reliability FAQ

Across 3 Ford R series vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford R series MOT issues are: Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5); Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Exhaust emits black smoke at increased engine speed (6.4.A.2).

The typical Ford R series in our data has covered around 189,081 miles.

Compare the Ford R series

See how the Ford R series stacks up against other Ford models on MOT reliability:

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