Ford Auto trail
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 454 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
454
Best Year
2014 (90%)
Years Covered
3
About the Ford Auto trail
The Ford Auto trail has been tested 454 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2012 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 155 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 84%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD AUTO TRAILs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 33,930 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 28,200 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Ford Auto trail by Year
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