2016 Ford Edge · 8,662 MOT tests
2016 Ford Edge reliability
2016 Ford Edges fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Edge years (8,662 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Edges: 13.8%)
- 14.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Edges: 13.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 57,630
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,662
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Edge
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Tyres3.8%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Suspension1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Horn not working 0.91%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.88%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.82%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.94%)
Other years
Every Ford Edge year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Edge reliable?
2016 Ford Edges fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Edge years (8,662 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Edge MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.41% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Edge have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Edge shows 57,630 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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