2020 Ford Allied: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2020 Ford Allied?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2020 Ford Allied than on all cars registered in 2020.

• Wipers2.4× usual
  Ford Allied

  7.8% All 2020 cars

  3.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.1%, against 2% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Anti-roll bar link bushesnull× usual
  Ford Allied

  3.8% All 2020 cars

  0%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Tyre pressure monitoring system7.7× usual
  Ford Allied

  2.3% All 2020 cars

  0.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.3%, against 0.3% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

• Windscreen2.2× usual
  Ford Allied

  3.5% All 2020 cars

  1.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.1% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check for chips or cracks in the driver's view.

Common 2020 Ford Allied MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2020 Ford Allied MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  23% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  15% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  12% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Lights and electrics
  10% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  6% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2020 Ford Allied

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2020 Ford Allied as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link bushes? (Flagged at MOT null× as often on the 2020 Ford Allied as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the tyre pressure monitoring system? (Flagged at MOT 7.7× as often on the 2020 Ford Allied as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?