Used car MOT research by brand
Public summaries from 557 million UK MOT tests. Each page covers the four highest-volume models for that make at 5–10 years — with a preview of the full report layout subscribers unlock.
Ford
18.7 million vehicles in source dataset · top model TRANSIT (2.7M tests)
Ford is the largest make in the UK MOT corpus. Before you buy a used Fiesta, Focus, or Kuga, compare how each model fails MOT at typical mileages — not just one registration check.
View Ford researchVauxhall
9.9 million vehicles in source dataset · top model CORSA (1.7M tests)
Vauxhall Corsa and Astra dominate the UK used market. MOT cohort data shows how maintenance neglect, wear, and model-specific faults stack up before you commit.
View Vauxhall researchVolkswagen
6.3 million vehicles in source dataset · top model GOLF (1.4M tests)
Volkswagen Golf and Polo are perennial shortlist picks. See how VW models perform in the MOT data at 5–10 years — and what a full cohort report reveals beyond pass rate alone.
View Volkswagen researchPeugeot
4.2 million vehicles in source dataset · top model 208 (517k tests)
Peugeot 208 and 2008 are among the most common young used buys. MOT cohort research helps you see whether a model’s issues are mostly neglect, wear, or something more systemic.
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