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Ford Prefect MOT Results

89.1% pass rate
from 55 tests in 2021
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 Prefect is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.8% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.8% fail on Valves
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 3.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plates (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Intermediate drop arm (59 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Lock stop
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
  • 1.8% fail on Suspension
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.8% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Prop shaft
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions