MOT reliability
Ford Sport
9 vehicles · 80 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Ford Sport vehicles and 80 completed MOT tests, the Ford Sport has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,938 miles.
9
Vehicles
80
MOT tests
2,531
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Sport problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Sport MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Brakes6%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Ford Sport pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford Sport MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Sport MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- O/S/F tyre cracking up on tread should be replaced. (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Oly two seats fitted at time of test. (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- minimal clearence rear tyres to arches (2 times)
Ford Sport pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 11,201 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 81,424 |
| 1998 | 2 | 26 | 65% | 65,037 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 34,222 |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 11,152 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 58,025 |
| 1978 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 96,171 |
| 1964 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,176 |
Ford Sport reliability FAQ
Across 9 Ford Sport vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Sport MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b).
The typical Ford Sport in our data has covered around
47,938 miles.
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