3 Model Years Analyzed
Ford Special
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1954-1997), based on 4 DVSA recorded tests.
50%
Average Pass Rate
3
Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1997 Ford Special MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is excessive
- 2Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 3Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
- 4A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- 5A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Ford Special?
The Ford Special has an average 50% MOT pass rate across model years 1954 to 1997, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Special?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Ford Special across all years are: free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is excessive, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Ford Special year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Ford Special model years.