Ford Ka +: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.0% of Ford Ka + MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,348 | 9.2% |
| 2004 | 19,279 | 9.4% |
| 2005 | 22,547 | 7.4% |
| 2006 | 27,460 | 5.5% |
| 2007 | 37,531 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 106,431 | 5.0% |
| 2017 | 72,332 | 2.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.