MOT reliability
Ford S
6 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Ford S vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Ford S has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 89,795 miles.
6
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
4,450
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford S MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes11%
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Visibility6%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Ford S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford S MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- rear suspension is rusty (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- nearside front tyre split on inner egde but not reaching cords (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- rear brake discs are worn (2 times)
- slight movement in both front bottom arm rear rubber bushes (2 times)
Ford S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 12,079 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 89% | 88,899 |
| 2006 | 2 | 37 | 70% | 78,684 |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 190,633 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | 88% | — |
Ford S reliability FAQ
Across 6 Ford S vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford S MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); rear suspension is rusty; Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a).
The typical Ford S in our data has covered around
89,795 miles.
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