Ford Crown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Crown reliable? We analysed 1,969 real MOT tests across 246 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Crown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake recording little or no effort, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Crown.
Ford Crown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Crown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Crown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Crown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Crown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Crown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Crown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Crown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Crown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Crown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 140 | 81.4% | 105,914 | 147,448 | 171,471 |
| 2010 | 74 | 91.9% | 92,630 | 98,036 | 131,626 |
| 2009 | 87 | 89.7% | 106,010 | 119,860 | 127,876 |
| 2008 | 117 | 82.9% | 94,220 | 111,757 | 138,016 |
| 2007 | 117 | 86.3% | 101,941 | 131,981 | 146,901 |
| 2006 | 149 | 79.9% | 74,109 | 98,176 | 133,013 |
| 2005 | 77 | 85.7% | 104,817 | 129,754 | 138,181 |
| 2004 | 70 | 78.6% | 47,759 | 128,032 | 226,009 |
| 2003 | 121 | 76.9% | 86,276 | 116,521 | 220,660 |
| 2002 | 127 | 88.2% | 65,338 | 85,871 | 152,798 |
| 2001 | 245 | 77.6% | 51,179 | 84,227 | 140,824 |
| 1999 | 96 | 75.0% | 53,333 | 101,060 | 122,229 |
| 1998 | 71 | 74.6% | 75,840 | 91,028 | 96,138 |
| 1995 | 83 | 66.3% | 55,305 | 113,529 | 126,828 |
| 1994 | 61 | 70.5% | 36,722 | 102,371 | 123,112 |
How Long Does a Ford Crown Last?
Based on 246 Ford Crown vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Crown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Crown 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 Crown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
66.3% MOT pass rate from 83 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Crown is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 74 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Crown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Crown THIS CAR | 80.2% | 1,969 | 104,738 mi | 32 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 |
| Honda Cbf 125 Na-m | 86.8% | 2,393 | 7,052 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Crown outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford CrownShould you buy a used Ford Crown?
The Ford Crown has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.2% across 1,969 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ford Crown are parking brake recording little or no effort (36 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (31), and headlamp aim too low (29). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Crown owner drives around 1,177 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.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Crown models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.