MOT reliability
Ford Xr8
2 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Xr8 vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Ford Xr8 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,478 miles.
2
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
5,912
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Xr8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Xr8 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Ford Xr8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford Xr8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Xr8 MOT tests:
- n/s & o/s rear tyre sidewalls small surface cracks (2 times)
- Lower steering column bush worn (2 times)
- hazard warning lights tell tale not working (2 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Nearside Front seat belt retracting slowly (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Ford Xr8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 148,767 |
| 1985 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 56,189 |
Ford Xr8 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Xr8 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Xr8 MOT issues are:
n/s & o/s rear tyre sidewalls small surface cracks; Lower steering column bush worn; hazard warning lights tell tale not working.
The typical Ford Xr8 in our data has covered around
102,478 miles.
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