2017 Ford Edge — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Ford Edge passed 89.8% of its 21,798 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 11.3% of the time, so this is 1.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.8%) and lighting & signalling (3.7%) 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 707 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2017 Edge fails 7.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 837 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 801 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.2% | 705 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 640 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 225 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 89 |
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 | 707 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 564 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 536 |
| 4 | Wipers | 473 |
| 5 | Washers | 262 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 206 |
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 | 22.0% | 4,797 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.7% | 4,512 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.7% | 1,686 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 542 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 472 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.2% | 474 |
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 | 3,415 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 11,539 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 5,642 | 12.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,024 | 13.3% |
| 120-150k | 140 | 13.6% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,321 | 7.9% |
| 2022 | 4,341 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 4,371 | 10.6% |
| 2024 | 4,385 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 4,380 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Edge
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.8% 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 (3.7% 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
How many 2017 Ford Edges pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 21,798 2017 Ford Edge MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Ford Edge?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2017 Edge get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,798 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.