2019 Ford Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,483 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Ford Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 138 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 92 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 89 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 102 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 83 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 80 |
| 4 | Wipers | 72 |
| 5 | Washers | 34 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 27 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.5% | 644 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 542 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 197 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 109 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 73 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 68 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,525 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,657 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 275 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 856 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 850 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 857 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 890 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto
Before buying a 2019 Ford Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Ford Edge St-Line Ecoblue Autos pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 3,483 2019 Ford Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2019 Edge St-Line Ecoblue Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,483 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.