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Ford MOT Check

Our Ford MOT data covers 4,445,200 tests across 24 models. Overall, 68% of Fords passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars.

The Ford Puma had the highest first-time pass rate at 90%, while the Ford Fusion had the lowest at 60%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the Fusion cars tested averaged 84,701 miles, against 25,515 for the Puma.

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MOT tests analysed
4,445,200
First-time pass rate
68%
All cars: 71%
Versus all cars
−3.0 points
Models covered
24

Ford models compared

First-time MOT pass rates for each Ford model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.

The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.

Ford MOT pass rates and ULEZ compliance by model
ModelTestsPass rateMost common failureULEZ likely compliantMore
Puma29,92390%Lights and electrics92%ULEZ by year
Edge8,91585%Tyres100%ULEZ by year
Mustang11,97783%Brakes90%ULEZ by year
Tourneo Custom6,13482%Lights and electrics99%ULEZ by year
Ecosport98,10481%Lights and electrics96%ULEZ by year
Kuga273,20680%Lights and electrics63%ULEZ by year
Transit Custom104,57679%Lights and electrics100%ULEZ by year
Tourneo Connect12,69278%Tyres80%ULEZ by year
Escort11,03475%Lights and electrics1%ULEZ by year
Tourneo14,42474%Lights and electrics69%ULEZ by year
B-Max54,93572%Lights and electrics87%ULEZ by year
Transit Courier24,04772%Lights and electrics81%ULEZ by year
Ranger99,38171%Lights and electrics61%ULEZ by year
Grand C-Max36,74969%Lights and electrics52%ULEZ by year
Ka190,19968%Suspension93%ULEZ by year
Focus986,03068%Lights and electrics69%ULEZ by year
C-Max136,23468%Lights and electrics58%ULEZ by year
Mondeo215,23467%Lights and electrics31%ULEZ by year
Fiesta1,440,96266%Lights and electrics82%ULEZ by year
S-Max78,21965%Lights and electrics30%ULEZ by year
Transit Connect170,28064%Lights and electrics45%ULEZ by year
Galaxy65,84863%Lights and electrics33%ULEZ by year
Transit317,60063%Lights and electrics35%ULEZ by year
Fusion58,49760%Lights and electrics55%ULEZ by year

Why Fords fail their MOT

Share of Ford tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.

Most common MOT failure areas for Ford
Failure areaFordAll cars
Lights and electrics14.3%11.3%
Suspension10.2%8.9%
Tyres7.0%6.3%
Brakes6.5%6.8%
Visibility5.0%4.8%
Body and structure4.0%3.5%

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About this data

Based on 4,445,200 first MOT tests of Ford models carried out in 2023.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from 4,445,200 first MOT tests of Ford cars.

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Ford?

68% of Fords in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.

Which Ford model has the best MOT pass rate?

The Ford Puma, with 90% passing first time. The lowest was the Ford Fusion, at 60%, though age differences explain part of the gap.

Why do Fords fail their MOT?

The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 14.3% of Ford tests.

How do I check a Ford's MOT history?

Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Ford models in our data had covered 74,881 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.

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