Ford F150 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford F150. Check any F150 by registration number below.

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85.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.3%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford F150 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford F150 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the F150 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Ford F150, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford F150 performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 33 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

Mileage at 5yr

41k mi

2019

Based on 63 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2018

Based on 87 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2017

Based on 83 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

3.7%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2016

Based on 68 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

5.4%

2015

Based on 69 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.1%

2014

Based on 80 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

1.6%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2013

Based on 78 vehicles

80.8%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2012

Based on 48 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

6.3%

2011

Based on 64 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

2010

Based on 86 vehicles

70.9%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

53.4%

2009

Based on 50 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2008

Based on 49 vehicles

81.6%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.9%

2007

Based on 51 vehicles

82.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

5.7%

2006

Based on 72 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.0%

2005

Based on 69 vehicles

79.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.8%

2004

Based on 164 vehicles

81.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

8.4%

2003

Based on 177 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

8.5%

2002

Based on 144 vehicles

81.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

20.8%

2001

Based on 145 vehicles

83.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

12.6%

2000

Based on 121 vehicles

84.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

10.6%

1999

Based on 117 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.8%

1997

Based on 62 vehicles

71.0%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.7%

0

Based on 820 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

6.1%

Front Offside

3.0%

Front Nearside

3.0%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford F150

Ford F150 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford F150 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford F150?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford F150 is 85.4% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford F150?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Ford F150 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, the Ford F150 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford F150?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford F150?

Typical mileage for the Ford F150: 43,605 miles at 3 years, 40,546 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used F150 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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