Ford Allied
From 7,495 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 210 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 210 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 192 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 120 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 89 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 77 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 63 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 58 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 57 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 53 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 53 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.6% of Allied failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £103.
Ford Allied on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 13 newly registered in the past year with 12 leaving, a net gain of 1. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 820 | 19 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 829 | 14 | +5 | -5 | +0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 829 | 14 | +1 | -3 | -2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 834 | 11 | +7 | -0 | +15 |
| 2024 Q3 | 814 | 16 | +20 | -15 | +5 |
| 2024 Q2 | 814 | 11 | +22 | -2 | +20 |
| 2024 Q1 | 796 | 9 | +22 | -0 | +23 |
| 2023 Q4 | 776 | 6 | +21 | -3 | +18 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Procab | Diesel | 379 | 47% |
| Allied Procab Auto | Diesel | 246 | 31% |
| Allied Dream Auto | Diesel | 174 | 22% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79% | a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 82.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 80.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2018 | 81% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 78.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Allieds tested had between 21,370 and 57,891 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,320 median miles, the Allied has 0.059 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Allied MOT pass rate?
The Ford Allied has a 80.5% MOT pass rate based on 7,495 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Allied?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Allied is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 210 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Ford Allieds are on UK roads?
There are 820 Ford Allieds currently licensed on UK roads, with 19 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Allied at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Allied is 33,320 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,370 and 57,891 miles.
Buying a used Allied?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £103 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.