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Ford Edge reliability

A · Excellent

MOT pass rates and common problems from 59,332 MOT tests of cars first registered 2016–2019.

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85.4%pass first time
+4.2 ptsvs typical car
Beats 83%of cars
59,332MOT tests

Verdict

The Ford Edge passes its MOT first time on 85.4% of tests, 4.2 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (81.2%). That puts it ahead of 83% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

Better than average on tyres, suspension, emissions & leaks.

Watch these weak spots

Brake pads1.5×as often as a typical car
Horn7.6×as often as a typical car
Shock absorbers1.6×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

65%70%75%80%85%90%34567891088%88%86%85%85%84%82%80%
Ford EdgeTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2016
Beats 88%
2017
Beats 83%
2018
Beats 70%
2019
Beats 75%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2016–201959,33285.4%Beats 83%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 1.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 4.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 4.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.8 ptsTyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.3 ptsBrakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.1 ptsSuspension: 1.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.2 ptsExhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.9 ptsSuspension: 1.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 4.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 4.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.8 ptsTyres: 4.6% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.3 ptsBrakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.1 ptsSuspension: 1.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.2 ptsExhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.9 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Brakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
4.6% vs 5.8%
Lights & electrics
4.1% vs 5.0%
Brakes
3.5% vs 3.6%
Visibility
2.9% vs 3.5%
Suspension
1.2% vs 3.3%
Emissions & leaks
0.4% vs 1.4%
Body & structure
0.3% vs 1.0%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.3%
Seat belts & airbags
0.1% vs 0.4%
Steering
0.1% vs 0.7%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Brake pads 1.5× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Shock absorbers 1.6× typical
    Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k91%88%87%86%85%83%83%81%80%
Ford EdgeTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Brake pads3.0%2.0%1.5×
Headlight aim2.1%1.8%1.1×
Tyre tread depth2.0%2.2%0.9×
Tyre damage & cracking1.9%3.3%0.6×
Windscreen wipers1.7%2.0%0.8×
Windscreen washers1.2%1.4%0.8×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.9%0.7%1.3×
Shock absorbers0.7%0.5%1.6×
Horn0.7%0.1%7.6×
Headlight bulbs & units0.6%0.9%0.6×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm28.1
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements20.5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.5
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen16.5
A tyre seriously damaged12.0
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen11.9
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative9.2
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage6.9
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Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2019 Ford Edge1 engine87.4% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel4,80987.4%Beats 75%B
2018 Ford Edge1 engine85.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel9,83885.0%Beats 70%B
2017 Ford Edge1 engine85.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel26,94785.5%Beats 83%A
2016 Ford Edge1 engine85.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel17,73885.1%Beats 88%A

FAQ

What is the Ford Edge MOT pass rate?

85.4% of MOT tests on the Ford Edge were passed first time, based on 59,332 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2016–2019. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 81.2% of the time.

Is the Ford Edge reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 83% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Ford Edge?

The most common failure items are brake pads, headlight aim, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, brake pads comes up 1.5× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.