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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Auto Trail. Check any Auto Trail by registration number below.

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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.5%

vs Ford Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Auto Trail — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Auto Trail has an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.5 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Auto Trail is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Auto Trail fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Auto Trail for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Auto Trail, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Auto Trail performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 256 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 10yr

44k mi

2013

Based on 280 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 10yr

46k mi

2012

Based on 195 vehicles

81.0%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

16.5%

Mileage at 10yr

42k mi

0

Based on 401 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Auto Trail

The most common reasons a Ford Auto Trail fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.1%
Ford Auto Trail Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.2%

Rear Nearside

1.2%

Rear Offside

0.8%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Auto Trail

Ford Auto Trail — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Auto Trail MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Auto Trail?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Auto Trail is 85.7% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Auto Trail?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Auto Trail are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Auto Trail reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, the Ford Auto Trail is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Auto Trail?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Auto Trail?
Typical mileage for the Ford Auto Trail: 43,590 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Auto Trail to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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