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Ford Popular MOT Results

87.9% pass rate
from 240 tests in 2017
(59% 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.

  • 5.8% fail on Brakes (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Front wheels
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Rear wheels (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.3% fail on Components
        • 0.83% fail on Pipes
        • 0.42% fail on Hoses
        • 0.42% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.83% fail on Pedal
        • 0.42% fail on Condition
        • 0.42% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.42% fail on Hub components
      • 0.42% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.42% fail on Restricted movement
  • 5.4% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.42% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.42% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.42% fail on Arm
    • 1.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Front lamps
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.42% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.42% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Horn
  • 3.8% fail on Suspension (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.42% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.83% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.42% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.42% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.42% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.42% fail on Axles
      • 0.42% fail on King pins
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.42% fail on Front
  • 3.3% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Wipers
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering system
      • 0.42% fail on Steering box
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.42% fail on Steering control
      • 0.42% fail on Steering column
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.42% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis
    • 0.42% fail on Body condition
    • 0.42% fail on Seats
      • 0.42% fail on Drivers
  • 1.3% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Cap
  • 0.83% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.83% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Requirements
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.42% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate
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