Ford Mustang MOT Check

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

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86.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.4%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Mustang — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Mustang has an average MOT pass rate of 86.6%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mustang is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Mustang fails its MOT are warning device shows system malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Mustang for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Mustang, 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 Mustang performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 53 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

3.8%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

2021

Based on 852 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2020

Based on 2,970 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

10.4%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

2019

Based on 4,024 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.8%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

2018

Based on 7,201 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 5yr

41k mi

2017

Based on 6,458 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

13.5%

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

2016

Based on 8,345 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

15.4%

2015

Based on 1,063 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2014

Based on 293 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.5%

Mileage at 10yr

83k mi

2013

Based on 319 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2012

Based on 334 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2011

Based on 264 vehicles

84.8%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.3%

2010

Based on 322 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

13.1%

2009

Based on 330 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.6%

2008

Based on 642 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

10.5%

2007

Based on 857 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

12.5%

2006

Based on 854 vehicles

84.9%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

12.6%

2005

Based on 979 vehicles

85.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

8.0%

2004

Based on 194 vehicles

80.9%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

18.5%

2003

Based on 141 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2002

Based on 102 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

2001

Based on 127 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

6.0%

2000

Based on 153 vehicles

70.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

33.3%

1999

Based on 141 vehicles

85.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

9.8%

1998

Based on 96 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1997

Based on 160 vehicles

82.5%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

6.8%

1996

Based on 219 vehicles

83.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

10.4%

1995

Based on 203 vehicles

80.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

7.0%

1994

Based on 172 vehicles

82.6%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

12.7%

1993

Based on 52 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

1991

Based on 54 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.1%

1990

Based on 37 vehicles

75.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

23.8%

1989

Based on 52 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

11.8%

1988

Based on 39 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

0

Based on 13,181 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Mustang

The most common reasons a Ford Mustang fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Warning device shows system malfunction

5.0%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.2%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.1%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.8%

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%

Ford Mustang Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

1.9%

Front Offside

1.9%

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 Mustang

Ford Mustang — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Mustang MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Mustang?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Mustang is 86.6% 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 Mustang?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Mustang are: Warning device shows system malfunction (5.0%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.2%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Mustang reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 86.6%, the Ford Mustang 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 Mustang?

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 Mustang?

Typical mileage for the Ford Mustang: 22,051 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mustang to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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