2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Edge MOT pass rate and common faults

1,637 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,637 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    59 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    59 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Lights & electrics4.6%
  3. Brakes4.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Ford Edge?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2018 Ford Edge cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,637 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Edge?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Ford Edge reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).