Ford Bronco (2023)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 88 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,153

£179/month

MOT Pass Rate

73%

Average

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1500cc Petrol

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73% pass rate, £2,153/year to run. 9 points below average.

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Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher estimate due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/mo

Per week£41/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

73% MOT pass rate(Average)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data. It falls below the Ford brand average of 85%.

73% of MOT tests on Ford Broncos from 2023 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about a year old. That's based on 88 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 4,429 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2023 models165th of 165(bottom 1%)

Rank among Ford models954th of 1,136(bottom 17%)

vs average of all models-9%(82% avg)

vs 2023 models average-22%(95% avg)

vs Ford average-12%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

4,429

Average miles

7,400

Expected for age

The average 2023 Ford Bronco had 4,429 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is below the expected 7,400 miles for a 1-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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About the 2023 Ford Bronco

The 2023 Ford Bronco is a small family car. Our records list a 1500cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 88 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 1% of 2023 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 4,429 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Ford Bronco owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2023 Ford Bronco Fuel Costs

The 1500cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2023 Ford Bronco?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,153 (£179/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 73% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2023 Ford Bronco

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 88 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2023 Ford Bronco stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Ford Bronco(2023)	73%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£2,153
Mercedes A(2021)	94%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086-£67
MINI Cooper(2021)	94%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£300
Nissan Qashqai(2021)	94%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853-£300
Audi A1(2021)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£300

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2023 Ford Bronco

Is the 2023 Ford Bronco reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. 73% of MOT tests on 2023 Ford Broncos ended in a pass, from 88 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2023 Ford Bronco cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,153 a year (£179 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £500 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2023 Ford Bronco?

73% of 88 MOT tests on the 2023 Ford Bronco ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 165th of 165 models first registered in 2023 (bottom 1%).

What is the average mileage for a 2023 Ford Bronco?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2023 Ford Bronco is 4,429 miles, which is below the expected 7,400 miles for a 1-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.