MOT reliability
Ford Rs
8 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Ford Rs vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Ford Rs has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,941 miles.
8
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
945
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Rs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Rs MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Visibility9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Brakes2%
Ford Rs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Ford Rs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Rs MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
- under tray fitted unable to fully inspect (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Caliper anti-rattle clip is missing (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
Ford Rs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 126,233 |
| 2010 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 22,763 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,145 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 15,182 |
| 1974 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 86 |
| 1972 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 41,238 |
Ford Rs reliability FAQ
Across 8 Ford Rs vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Rs MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f); Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f).
The typical Ford Rs in our data has covered around
36,941 miles.
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