Ford Anglia
From 320 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 2 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
Ford Anglia on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 9 newly registered in the past year with 0 leaving, a net gain of 9. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 2,570 | 1,386 | +2 | -0 | +4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,573 | 1,379 | +2 | -0 | +13 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2,571 | 1,368 | +2 | -0 | +25 |
| 2024 Q4 | 2,573 | 1,341 | +3 | -0 | +7 |
| 2024 Q3 | 2,607 | 1,300 | +3 | -20 | -17 |
| 2024 Q2 | 2,628 | 1,296 | +1 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q1 | 2,607 | 1,313 | +1 | -0 | +34 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,563 | 1,323 | +5 | -0 | +16 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia | Petrol | 2,294 | 90% |
| Anglia Super | Petrol | 258 | 10% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Anglias tested had between 16,952 and 71,315 miles on the clock.
At 48,494 median miles, the Anglia has 0.014 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 Anglia MOT pass rate?
The Ford Anglia has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 320 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Anglia?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Anglia is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle..
How many Ford Anglias are on UK roads?
There are 2,570 Ford Anglias currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,386 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Anglia at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Anglia is 48,494 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,952 and 71,315 miles.
Buying a used Anglia?
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.
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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.