Ford MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 23 Ford models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Ford Recorded MOT Overview
Across 23 included model groups, Ford has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 30.5% from 19,782,992 tests. That is above the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Ford model groups belongs to the Ford Puma with a 10.7% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Ford Maverick at 42.1%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Ford Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 42.1% | 2,460 |
| Ford Galaxy | 35.8% | 289,948 |
| Ford Transit | 34.3% | 3,984,543 |
| Ford S-Max | 33.1% | 337,037 |
| Ford Mondeo | 32.4% | 936,999 |
| Ford Fiesta | 31.9% | 6,046,098 |
| Ford KA | 31.5% | 820,115 |
| Ford Explorer | 31.3% | 2,786 |
| Ford Focus | 30.8% | 4,165,307 |
| Ford C-Max | 28.2% | 495,487 |
| Ford Ranger | 26.5% | 477,770 |
| Ford Escort | 24.9% | 53,956 |
| Ford B-Max | 24.8% | 219,760 |
| Ford Orion | 22.9% | 1,863 |
| Ford Tourneo | 21.2% | 141,951 |
| Ford Capri | 19.3% | 11,621 |
| Ford Kuga | 18.7% | 1,161,082 |
| Ford Ecosport | 18.4% | 399,313 |
| Ford Sierra | 14.8% | 14,877 |
| Ford Mustang | 14.1% | 59,411 |
| Ford Cortina | 13.9% | 3,648 |
| Ford Edge | 13.2% | 41,671 |
| Ford Puma | 10.7% | 115,289 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Ford MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Ford MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 23 included Ford model groups is 30.5%, based on 19,782,992 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Ford model group has the lowest rate?
The Ford Puma has the lowest MOT failure rate at 10.7% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Ford Puma MOT data.
Which Ford model fails MOT most?
The Ford Maverick has the highest failure rate at 42.1% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Ford Maverick MOT data.
How can I assess a Ford before its MOT?
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