2019 Ford Edge Ecoblue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,154 MOT tests, the 2019 Ford Edge Ecoblue recorded a 91.3% pass rate. That is 1.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) 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 119 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Edge Ecoblue fails 7.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.4 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 165 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 108 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 103 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 82 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 38 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 18 |
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 | 119 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 98 |
| 3 | Wipers | 86 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 83 |
| 5 | Washers | 39 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 35 |
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 | 18.9% | 786 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 639 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 236 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 125 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 86 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 80 |
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 | 1,827 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,974 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 319 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 6.1% |
| 2022 | 1,018 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 1,019 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 1,026 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 1,058 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Edge Ecoblue
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.0% 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
How many 2019 Ford Edge Ecoblues pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 4,154 2019 Ford Edge Ecoblue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Edge Ecoblue?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2019 Edge Ecoblue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,154 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.