Ford Journey

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 408 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

408

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (74%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Journey

The Ford Journey was MOT tested 408 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2016 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 162 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 73%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 187,326 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 103,762 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Journey is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£1,974

Per month£165/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 2020 details

How reliable is the Ford Journey?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-11% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Ford Journey by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	72%	43	103,762 mi
2019	76%	45	155,728 mi
2018	74%	162	150,357 mi
2017	73%	114	185,913 mi
2016	73%	44	187,326 mi

Questions about the Ford Journey

Is the Ford Journey reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2016 to 2020), the Ford Journey averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 408 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.

Which year Ford Journey has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Ford Journey has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 73%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.