2018 Ford Edge · 6,219 MOT tests
2018 Ford Edge reliability
2018 Ford Edges fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Edge years (6,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Edges: 13.8%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Edges: 13.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 42,522
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,219
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Edge
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.12%
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 1.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.17%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.51%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.99%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.17%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.61%)
Other years
Every Ford Edge year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Edge reliable?
2018 Ford Edges fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Edge years (6,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Edge MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.12% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.83% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Edge have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Edge shows 42,522 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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