MOT reliability
Ford Rimor
52 vehicles · 644 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 52 Ford Rimor vehicles and 644 completed MOT tests, the Ford Rimor has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,859 miles.
52
Vehicles
644
MOT tests
2,972
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Rimor problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Rimor MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering2%
Ford Rimor pass rate by age
How the Ford Rimor's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 65 | 75% |
| 4 | 54 | 80% |
| 5 | 53 | 77% |
| 6 | 54 | 78% |
| 7 | 43 | 79% |
| 8 | 35 | 91% |
| 9 | 45 | 76% |
| 10 | 44 | 75% |
| 11 | 34 | 82% |
| 12 | 41 | 80% |
| 13 | 30 | 73% |
| 14 | 29 | 76% |
| 15 | 23 | 74% |
| 16 | 17 | 82% |
| 17 | 14 | 86% |
| 18 | 14 | 79% |
| 19 | 13 | 69% |
| 20 | 10 | 80% |
Fuel types: Diesel (52)
Most common Ford Rimor MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Rimor MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (9 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (9 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (7 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (7 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
Ford Rimor pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 5,608 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 16,262 |
| 2020 | 2 | 12 | 58% | 40,506 |
| 2013 | 18 | 175 | 77% | 64,850 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 13,802 |
| 2011 | 9 | 131 | 79% | 74,870 |
| 2010 | 2 | 18 | 89% | 69,572 |
| 2008 | 4 | 77 | 81% | 85,337 |
| 2006 | 3 | 66 | 74% | 106,771 |
| 2005 | 4 | 80 | 82% | 84,880 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 100% | 192,161 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 93,489 |
| 2002 | 1 | 28 | 68% | 198,435 |
| 1996 | 1 | 26 | 65% | 129,642 |
Ford Rimor reliability FAQ
Across 52 Ford Rimor vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Rimor MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Rimor in our data has covered around
73,859 miles.
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