Ford Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Ford model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 8,104,418 real MOT tests.
Average Ford MOT pass rate: 85%
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Avg pass rate
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Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Ford Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Laser | 50% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Ford Camper Van | 42% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 3 | Ford Connect | 39% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Ford Freda | 33% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 5 | Ford Cougar | 31% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Ford Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Ford models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Transit Custom 320 Nugget Eblu | 97% | |
| 2 | Ford Roller Team Zefiro Sport | 100% | |
| 3 | Ford Auto-trail Tribute F60 Auto | 96% | |
| 4 | Ford Auto-trail F70 Auto | 100% | |
| 5 | Ford 4x4 | 100% |
All Ford Models by Fail Rate
Every Ford model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser | 2000 | 50% | 50% | |
| Connect | 2009 | 50% | 50% | |
| Tourneo Connect | 2008 | 55% | 43% | |
| Connect | 2008 | 58% | 42% | |
| Cougar | 1998 | 58% | 42% | |
| Camper Van | 1995 | 58% | 42% | |
| Freda | 2010 | 57% | 40% | |
| Freda | 2008 | 60% | 40% | |
| Freda | 1998 | 61% | 39% | |
| Freda | 2005 | 59% | 38% | |
| Unclassified | 1994 | 62% | 38% | |
| Ka | 1999 | 62% | 37% | |
| Freda | 2004 | 57% | 37% | |
| Freda | 1997 | 59% | 37% | |
| Galaxy | 1999 | 64% | 36% | |
| Ka | 2008 | 63% | 35% | |
| Ka | 2006 | 64% | 35% | |
| Galaxy | 2004 | 64% | 35% | |
| Ka | 2002 | 63% | 35% | |
| Ka | 2001 | 64% | 35% | |
| Ka | 2007 | 64% | 34% | |
| Ka | 2005 | 64% | 34% | |
| Focus | 1999 | 65% | 34% | |
| Ka | 2004 | 64% | 34% | |
| Galaxy | 2005 | 65% | 34% | |
| Fiesta | 1997 | 66% | 34% | |
| Focus | 1998 | 66% | 34% | |
| Tourneo Connect | 2010 | 66% | 34% | |
| Transit Connect | 2005 | 66% | 33% | |
| Focus C-max | 2004 | 65% | 33% | |
| Fiesta | 1998 | 65% | 33% | |
| Ka | 2003 | 66% | 33% | |
| Galaxy | 2003 | 65% | 33% | |
| Transit Connect | 2002 | 66% | 33% | |
| Galaxy | 2001 | 66% | 33% | |
| Explorer | 1998 | 66% | 33% | |
| Freda | 2007 | 66% | 33% | |
| Galaxy | 1997 | 67% | 33% | |
| Tourneo Connect | 2005 | 65% | 33% | |
| Galaxy | 2000 | 67% | 33% | |
| Freda | 2009 | 67% | 33% | |
| Transit Connect | 2006 | 66% | 32% | |
| Transit Connect | 2004 | 66% | 32% | |
| Transit Connect | 2003 | 66% | 32% | |
| Fiesta | 1999 | 67% | 32% | |
| Focus | 2000 | 67% | 32% | |
| Fiesta | 2000 | 67% | 32% | |
| Transit | 1992 | 66% | 32% | |
| Puma | 1998 | 68% | 32% | |
| Maverick | 2002 | 68% | 32% |
Showing top 50 of 1012 model/year combinations. View all Ford models
Ford MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Ford cars?
The most common MOT problems on Ford cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Ford diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Laser has the highest average fail rate at 50%.
Which Ford model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Ford model in our data is the Transit Custom 320 Nugget Eblu with an average MOT pass rate of 97%. View all Ford models for full reliability data.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Ford?
The average MOT pass rate for Ford is 85%, based on 8,104,418 MOT tests across 282 models. This means about 15% of Ford cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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