Ford Edge Ecoblue MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 2 model years and 4,324 tests, the Ford Edge Ecoblue passes its MOT 91.3% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the Edge Ecoblue comes out 1.6pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and visibility (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 121 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.9% once past 90-120k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Edge Ecoblue model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 170 | 92.3% | 7.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 4,154 | 91.3% | 8.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 169 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 111 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 110 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 85 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 38 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 18 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 14 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 121 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 98 |
| 3 | Wipers | 87 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 86 |
| 5 | Washers | 41 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 35 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 28 |
| 8 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.8% | 812 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 674 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 243 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 125 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 90 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.0% | 87 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,897 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,057 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 334 | 9.0% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 1,051 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 1,056 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 1,061 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 1,092 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a Ford Edge Ecoblue
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Edge Ecoblue?
91.3% of the 4,324 Ford Edge Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.6% fail rate, across model years 2018–2019.
What does the Ford Edge Ecoblue most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, then visibility (2.6%).
How much does mileage affect Edge Ecoblue MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.9% for 90-120k, a 5.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,324 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.