2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Edge MOT pass rate and common faults

3,849 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,849 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    154 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    110 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    41 marked dangerous
  9. Horn: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Steering0.3%

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 thick14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%

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 2017 Ford Edge?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2017 Ford Edge cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,849 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Ford Edge reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).