FORD MUSTANG MOT Pass Rate
86.3% of 5,185 FORD MUSTANG MOT tests pass.
The MUSTANG passes its MOT 86.3% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 75.3%.
The FORD MUSTANG passes its MOT 86.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 94.4% at 0–3 years to 83.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.4% | 197 | 13,726 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.3% | 1,356 | 23,269 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.8% | 2,813 | 38,377 miles |
| 10–15 years | 88.8% | 169 | 69,318 miles |
| 15+ years | 83.4% | 650 | 72,982 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD MUSTANG
The most common reason the FORD MUSTANG fails its MOT is brakes — present in 58.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 58.0% | efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.0% | not working |
| Tyres | 25.9% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 22.2% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 15.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.3% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate