MOT reliability
Ford Tdi
4 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford Tdi vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Ford Tdi has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,947 miles.
4
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
8,663
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Tdi MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Brakes11%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Ford Tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Ford Tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Tdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- To clean for smoke test. (2 times)
- o/s/r tyre has 3 nails in cuts to tread (2 times)
- oil level below minimum (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- alternator mounting bracket insecure (2 times)
Ford Tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 57,125 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 134,420 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 115,846 |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 108,398 |
Ford Tdi reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford Tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Tdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Ford Tdi in our data has covered around
103,947 miles.
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