2016 Ford Edge — MOT failures & pass rate
12,881 MOT tests on the 2016 Ford Edge are in this dataset, and 89.1% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 12.5%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (3.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 448 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.8% in the 0-30k band and 21.0% in the 120-150k band, a 14.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 525 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 499 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 430 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 380 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 164 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 45 |
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 | 448 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 284 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 280 |
| 4 | Wipers | 277 |
| 5 | Washers | 167 |
| 6 | Horn | 136 |
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 | 22.4% | 2,889 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.2% | 2,607 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.7% | 992 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 370 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 357 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.6% | 332 |
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 | 1,115 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 6,336 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 4,241 | 12.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,003 | 13.8% |
| 120-150k | 157 | 21.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,556 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 2,558 | 9.9% |
| 2023 | 2,590 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 2,586 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 2,591 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Edge
On a 2016 Edge, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.3% 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
How many 2016 Ford Edges pass their MOT?
89.1% of the 12,881 2016 Ford Edge MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Ford Edge?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2016 Edge get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 21.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,881 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.