MOT reliability
Ford Tribute
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Tribute vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Ford Tribute has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,811 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
5,058
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Tribute problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Tribute MOT tests:
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Brakes48%
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Lamps & electrical35%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Other5%
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Visibility2%
Ford Tribute pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Ford Tribute MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Tribute MOT tests:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Ford Tribute pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 56,182 |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 71,440 |
Ford Tribute reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Tribute vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Tribute MOT issues are:
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c)); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Tribute in our data has covered around
63,811 miles.
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