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Ford Popular MOT Results

91.5% pass rate
from 129 tests in 2021
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Popular is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.78% fail on Horn
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.78% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.78% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.78% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.78% fail on Steering column
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Axles
      • 0.78% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.78% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.78% fail on Visibility
    • 0.78% fail on Washers
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.78% fail on Hose
  • 0.78% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Non catalyst emissions