2018 Ford Edge — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,084 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Ford Edge, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.9% in the 90-120k group versus 8.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 383 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 361 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 275 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 250 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 75 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 37 |
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 | 311 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 295 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 277 |
| 4 | Wipers | 174 |
| 5 | Washers | 96 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 52 |
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 | 22.1% | 2,008 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.1% | 1,827 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 626 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 203 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 193 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 162 |
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 | 2,660 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 4,567 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,630 | 14.0% |
| 90-120k | 212 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,870 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 1,780 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 1,817 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 1,803 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 1,814 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Edge
Before buying a 2018 Ford Edge, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2018 Ford Edges pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 9,084 2018 Ford Edge MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Ford Edge?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2018 Edge get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,084 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.