2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Edge MOT pass rate and common faults

2,262 MOT tests in 2024. 85.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time85.2%
Failed or needed repairs14.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,262 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    84 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    44 marked dangerous
  5. Horn: not working1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.2%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%

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 2016 Ford Edge?

In 2024, 85.2% of 2016 Ford Edge cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,262 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Edge?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Ford Edge reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).