Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Ford Xl, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

11.3%fail rate

Ford Xl MOT failure rate

What a Ford Xl fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes33.3% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Seat belts16.7% of failures

Seat-belt failures are frays, cuts, corroded anchorages, or a belt that will not lock under a sharp pull or retract properly.

Visibility/wipers16.7% of failures

Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Ford models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rateFord Focus MOT failures26.1% failure rateVauxhall Corsa MOT failures29.9% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Ford Xl?

It fails 11.3% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 53 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 33.3% of this model's failures.