Ford F150

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 22 model years from 1,476 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

1,476

Highest Pass Rate

2003 (86%)

Years Covered

About the Ford F150

The Ford F150 was MOT tested 1,476 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 22 model years (1997 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 127 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 78%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Ford F150 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 129,268 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 34,547 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3500cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Ford F150?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average+2% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Ford F150 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	98%	48	34,547 mi
2018	94%	65	53,011 mi
2017	95%	56	57,014 mi
2016	90%	39	72,450 mi
2015	94%	51	50,443 mi
2014	84%	62	82,995 mi
2013	88%	56	80,983 mi
2012	85%	34	85,006 mi
2011	93%	43	95,481 mi
2010	74%	89	114,486 mi
2009	92%	38	114,439 mi
2008	90%	31	118,268 mi
2007	81%	37	114,221 mi
2006	89%	55	97,988 mi
2005	81%	53	96,997 mi
2004	78%	116	90,131 mi
2003	86%	127	89,611 mi
2002	85%	116	125,901 mi
2001	85%	116	109,960 mi
2000	85%	94	110,388 mi
1999	84%	101	119,417 mi
1997	76%	49	129,268 mi

Questions about the Ford F150

Is the Ford F150 reliable?

Across its 22 model years in our data (1997 to 2019), the Ford F150 averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 1,476 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2003 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.

Which year Ford F150 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 Ford F150 has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 78%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.