MOT reliability
Ford Torino
45 vehicles · 279 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 45 Ford Torino vehicles and 279 completed MOT tests, the Ford Torino has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,724 miles.
45
Vehicles
279
MOT tests
768
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Torino problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Torino MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
Ford Torino pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 74% |
| 2 | 16 | 75% |
| 3 | 14 | 86% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 13 | 92% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 10 | 90% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (45)
Most common Ford Torino MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Torino MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Battery insecure (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (3 times)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (3 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
Ford Torino pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 70,012 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 91,423 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 49,471 |
| 2016 | 5 | 15 | 80% | 35,597 |
| 2015 | 3 | 16 | 100% | 94,381 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 32,263 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 51,062 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 80,698 |
| 2008 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 97,327 |
| 2007 | 2 | 38 | 92% | 92,856 |
| 2006 | 3 | 32 | 78% | 65,373 |
| 2005 | 2 | 17 | 71% | 42,407 |
| 2004 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 50,758 |
| 2003 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 59,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 93,294 |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 67,920 |
| 1981 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 81,676 |
| 1979 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 97,629 |
| 1976 | 4 | 26 | 69% | 42,297 |
| 1974 | 3 | 15 | 80% | 30,603 |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 3,405 |
| 1971 | 4 | 23 | 83% | 44,067 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,095 |
Ford Torino reliability FAQ
Across 45 Ford Torino vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Torino MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Battery insecure; Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Ford Torino in our data has covered around
57,724 miles.
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