Ford Edge MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ford Edge appears in 43,967 MOT tests spanning model years 2007–2023, and 89.5% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 11.5% of the time, so this is 1.0pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 1,435 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.6% in the 0-30k band and 18.4% in the 150k+ band, a 10.8-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Edge model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,881 | 89.1% | 10.9% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 21,798 | 89.8% | 10.2% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 9,084 | 89.7% | 10.3% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 58 | 86.2% | 13.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 1,751 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 1,689 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.2% | 1,420 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 1,273 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 475 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 176 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.3% | 133 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 105 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 1,435 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,169 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,118 |
| 4 | Wipers | 926 |
| 5 | Washers | 527 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 344 |
| 7 | Horn | 306 |
| 8 | Shock absorbers | 296 |
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 | 22.1% | 9,724 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.4% | 8,979 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 3,319 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,107 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 1,015 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.2% | 968 |
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 | 7,221 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 22,484 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 11,565 | 12.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,262 | 14.1% |
| 120-150k | 335 | 17.6% |
| 150k+ | 98 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 43,766 | 10.4% |
| Petrol | 201 | 20.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,791 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 8,733 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 8,818 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 8,809 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 8,816 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a Ford Edge
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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?
89.5% of the 43,967 Ford Edge MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.5% fail rate, across model years 2007–2023.
What does the Ford Edge most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then lighting & signalling (3.8%).
How much does mileage affect Edge MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.4% for 150k+, a 10.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 43,967 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.