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2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Auto-trail Tribute F70 models manufactured in 2020, based on 40 real MOT test results.

87.5%
Pass Rate
12.5%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
12,342
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 MOT Analysis

The 2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 has an MOT pass rate of 87.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,342 miles on the odometer. With a 12.5% failure rate, the 2020 Auto-trail Tribute F70 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 is Visibility, responsible for 5.0% of failures. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs range from £10–300. Tyres is the second most common issue at 2.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures specific to 2020 models only. The overall Auto-trail Tribute F70 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Visibility 5.0%
Tyres 2.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Visibility5.0%2
2Tyres2.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,342 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility4.05% per 10K miTyres2.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility4.055.0%2
Tyres2.032.5%1

Mileage Statistics

12,342
Mean
8,533
Median
7,332
25th Percentile
13,681
75th Percentile
10.13% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 has an MOT pass rate of 87.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,342 miles on the odometer. With a 12.5% failure rate, the 2020 Auto-trail Tribute F70 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to visibility: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable. With relatively low average mileage of 12,342 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Visibility — 5.0% of failures

Visibility issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on 2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Tyres — 2.5% of failures

Tyres issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 2020 Ford Auto-trail Tribute F70 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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