FORD MUSTANG MOT pass rate
88.3% of 27,167 FORD MUSTANG MOT tests pass.
The MUSTANG passes its MOT 88.3% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 76.4%.
The FORD MUSTANG passes its MOT 88.3% 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 93.9% at 0–3 years to 85.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.9% | 603 | 15,147 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.8% | 8,505 | 23,063 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.9% | 13,285 | 34,731 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.4% | 1,025 | 63,199 miles |
| 15+ years | 85.5% | 3,749 | 70,386 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD MUSTANG
The most common reason the FORD MUSTANG fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 53.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.5% | Not working |
| Tyres | 27.2% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 21.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 14.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 2.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
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 MUSTANG?
- 88.3% of FORD MUSTANG MOT tests pass, based on 27,167 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD MUSTANG?
- The most common reason the FORD MUSTANG fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the FORD MUSTANG'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.