MOT reliability
Ford V8 pilot
42 vehicles · 243 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 42 Ford V8 pilot vehicles and 243 completed MOT tests, the Ford V8 pilot has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,821 miles.
42
Vehicles
243
MOT tests
289
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford V8 pilot problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford V8 pilot MOT tests:
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Other101%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Ford V8 pilot pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (41), LPG (1)
Most common Ford V8 pilot MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford V8 pilot MOT tests:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (9 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Ford V8 pilot pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 70,611 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 17,111 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 89,211 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 2,629 |
| 1986 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 42,402 |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 15,969 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,806 |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 59,289 |
| 1978 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 95,219 |
| 1952 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 32,035 |
| 1951 | 6 | 56 | 93% | 37,260 |
| 1950 | 18 | 100 | 87% | 50,768 |
| 1949 | 4 | 27 | 96% | 70,138 |
| 1948 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 48,048 |
Ford V8 pilot reliability FAQ
Across 42 Ford V8 pilot vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford V8 pilot MOT issues are:
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).
The typical Ford V8 pilot in our data has covered around
47,821 miles.
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