Ford Mustang reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 25,846 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 25,846 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Ford Mustang cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Mustang tends to fail
Share of Ford Mustang cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes. Holds up better than average on road wheels, body & structure, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Ford Mustang reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Mustang is about average for its age: 87% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Mustang?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Mustang in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 85%; and 13 years and older, 83%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Mustang MOT?
For Ford Mustang cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (3% of tests vs 2% fleet).