MOT reliability
Ford Sparten
3 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Ford Sparten vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Ford Sparten has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,335 miles.
3
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
187
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Sparten problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Sparten MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Steering12%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
Ford Sparten pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Ford Sparten MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Sparten MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3) (2 times)
- engine mounting rubber weak (2 times)
- gear box oil leak (2 times)
- General underbody corrosion (2 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) (1 times)
Ford Sparten pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 25,449 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 2,858 |
| 1975 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 26,700 |
Ford Sparten reliability FAQ
Across 3 Ford Sparten vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Sparten MOT issues are:
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).
The typical Ford Sparten in our data has covered around
18,335 miles.
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