Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto reliable? We analysed 219 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto.
Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 104 | 92.3% | 6,828 | 9,171 | 13,280 |
| 2021 | 92 | 83.7% | 7,724 | 11,340 | 16,253 |
How Long Does a Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Last?
Based on 129 Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.3% MOT pass rate from 104 tests
83.7% MOT pass rate from 92 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 104 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto THIS CAR | 89.5% | 219 | 10,219 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Audi A4 TDI QUATTRO Sport | 70.5% | 478 | 172,604 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 219 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Auto-trail F74 Auto owner drives around 2,535 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.