FORD F150 MOT pass rate
84.6% of 1,520 FORD F150 MOT tests pass.
The F150 passes its MOT 84.6% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD F150 passes its MOT 84.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.0% at 3–6 years to 82.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (22) | 22 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.0% | 101 | 34,601 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.5% | 200 | 61,406 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.0% | 232 | 94,063 miles |
| 15+ years | 82.4% | 965 | 104,437 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD F150
The most common reason the FORD F150 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 97.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 97.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 52.3% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 31.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 11.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.3% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 8.9% | Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| Steering | 6.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD F150?
- 84.6% of FORD F150 MOT tests pass, based on 1,520 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD F150?
- The most common reason the FORD F150 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 97.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD F150's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.