MOT reliability
Ford Trend
4 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Ford Trend vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Ford Trend has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 140,130 miles.
4
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
8,745
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Trend problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Trend MOT tests:
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Brakes31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Other21%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility1%
Ford Trend pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Ford Trend MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Trend MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (16% (2 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- brake pad warning light on (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Ford Trend pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 179,664 |
| 2010 | 2 | 26 | 77% | 100,597 |
Ford Trend reliability FAQ
Across 4 Ford Trend vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Trend MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Ford Trend in our data has covered around
140,130 miles.
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