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Ford Edge Mk1 (2016-2022) reliability

At a glance

Ford Edge Mk1 built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Ford Edge Mk1 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

14% of MOT tests on Ford Edge Mk1 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ford Edge Mk1 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Ford Edge Mk1
No reliability rating: too close to call between ratings2016-2022SUVDIESEL

Based on 10,297 tests of Edge models registered 2016-2022.

About 1 in 40 Edge Mk1 MOTs (2.3%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 2,944 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 20 Edge Mk1 MOTs (4.8%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).

Based on 2,944 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
47312.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1,14312.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
2,94413.6%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
4,57914.6%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,15815.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 9 years old.

How the Edge Mk1 compares

At each age below, see how the Edge Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 306,729 tests across 17 Ford models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateFord average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
47312.3%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1,14312.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
2,94413.6%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
4,57914.6%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,15815.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Edge Mk1.

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 13.6% for the Ford Edge Mk1, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 13.6% for the Ford Edge Mk1, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    No clear edge over the Ford Edge Mk1 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 13.6% for the Ford Edge Mk1, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

14 recalls in all

6 of the 14 Edge Mk1 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 6 recalls

Top concerns

  • Do not drive – Edge Takata driver airbag replacement – product safety recall
  • Brake hose leak
  • Possible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Edge Mk1 cars built around 2018

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 133 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
5%
Emissions
2%

Wear items

Tyres
20%
Brakes
17%
Lighting
8%
How Edge Mk1 cars have aged

How Edge Mk1 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%3456789Age at MOTBuilt around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 10.3% (819 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 9.7% (715 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (701 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 12.0% (675 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (1,598 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 11.6% (1,437 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 14.6% (1,448 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 13.6% (1,437 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 14.0% (1,442 tests, 2025 data)2018Built around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 10.7% (3,363 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 12.7% (3,248 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 13.2% (3,141 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 13.3% (3,106 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 14.7% (3,054 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.5% (1,480 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 12.3% (1,322 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 13.6% (1,247 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 12.5% (1,188 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 15.1% (1,158 tests, 2025 data)2016
First registered around 2019First registered around 2018First registered around 2017First registered around 2016
Mk1 variants compared
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Most common issues on Ford Edges of this age

This list covers every Ford Edge built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.8%
    Advisory: 897Fail: 44 (5% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    14.9%
    Advisory: 494Fail: 81 (14% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    7.3%
    Advisory: 295Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    5.3%
    Advisory: 171Fail: 44 (20% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    3.2%
    Advisory: 94Fail: 4 (4% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,944 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ford Edge Mk1 (2016-2022) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,944 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 10,297 MOT tests on Ford Edges first registered between 2016-2022. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.